Sorabora Village Hotel : Village by the waters of Sorabora
Breathtaking ‘Sorabora Wewa’ in Mahiyanganaya is one of the ancient wonders of the Badulla District, which considered the biggest tourist attraction of the Plains off Dumbara Mountains’ on the other side of Mahaweli Ganga.
According to history, it was constructed during the reign of King Dutugemunu (161 BC – 137 BC) by ‘Bulatha’, one of the strongest giants of King Dutugemunu’s ‘ dasa maha yodayo’ brigade. In the ancient past, this tank was known as the ‘Sea of Binthenna’.
Offering sweeping vistas of ‘Sorabora wewa’, Sorabora Village Hotel offers eco-friendly accommodation set amidst the tranquil Sorabora Range. It is conveniently located just a few hundred metres ahead of the ancient wewa, offering a world of comfort to travellers to the area.
Formerly known as Sorabora Inn, hotel came under the present management in 2017. Named as ‘GMT Sorabora Village’ since 2019, hotel boastof being the biggest hotel in the area with 40 luxury rooms including 12 superior rooms, six deluxe rooms, 5 standard rooms and 17 non a/c rooms. Centrally built swimming pool, beautiful garden, restaurant, modern Crystal Ballroom and the lounge attracts the larger Sri Lankan community to the hotel.
‘Our Deluxe and superior rooms come with all the modern luxury you can think of. All rooms offer modern amenities and have large private balconies which facing the lush green on one side and the pool area from the other side’ said Prasanna G. Punchihewa, the Managing Director of the hotel.
The guests can enjoy a meal in the open restaurant on the ground floor or at the air-conditioned fine dining restaurant on the top floor.
‘We offer a range of mouth watering dishes and fresh juices from the a-la carte menu or from the buffet. ‘Sorabora Village’ serve cuisine from around the globe and our well experienced chef is capable in handling any occasion. Eastern, Western, Chinese, Indian and English cuisines are some of the popular items on the menu. But we are specialised in authentic Sri Lankan preparations’ said MD Punchihewa.
The resort is well known for country food and authentically food from the area. The restaurant serves specialised local cuisine, prepared from home grown produce.
Team Sorabora Village Hotel
Using Sorabora Village as a hub, delve deep into the region’s rich natural and cultural sites. The Wasgamuwa National Park is home to a majestic herd of over 150 elephants, the shy sloth bear and much more. At the Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya lies the most ancient stupa to be built in Sri Lanka, the site of Lord Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka. The Veddahs of Dambana continues to fiercely guard their traditions and customs whilst the picturesque dam of Sorabora Wewa not only reflects the ingenuity of early kings but is also breathtakingly beautiful by sunset.
‘Since the Hotel is promoting Adventure and Nature based activities, more and more guests get attracted to our excursion packages. Mountain Climbing in the Knuckles , trekking, camping, bird watching are some of the activities we have planned for the visitors’ said Sarath Priyasingha, the Manager of the hotel.
Also the hotel has adventure packages and excursions designed for individual requirements. Seetha Kotuwa and Rathna Ella, Sorabora wewa, Meemure and Maaduru Oya. Adventure tours to Corbett’s Gap and Mini World’s End in Knuckles Mountains via Hunnasgiriya Beautiful Bambaragal Temple, Bambarakelle (where the last King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe was hiding from British), Victoria Golf Club and of course Victoria, Randenigala, Rantambe are popular with Sri Lankan travellers.
‘Extending its eco-friendliness, Sorabora Village Hotel offers free charging to Electric Vehicles when you are checking in on a half board or a full board package’ said Prasanna Punchihewa.
For more details call 0552257149/923, 0772515458, 0777444935 or log onto www.soraboravillage.com
Pix by Nilan Maligaspe
