How many Kandyans seen this beauty?

'Oruthota Chalets' is ideally located in this picturesque environment at Rajawella, Digana overlooking the Victoria Reservoir. The Chalets comprise 20 A/C and non A/C rooms as individual chalet type with all facilities. All chalets constructed with roof thatched with straw, which give visitors a soothing feeling.

Well-known musician and singer Michael Sansoni is the Managing Director of this Resort, which is managed by four other board directors. 'Sustainable tourism and more benefit to the area' is our motto' said MD Michael Sansoni. The resort is a popular location for family outings and for company and corporate get-togethers and outings.

'Though, we have 20 chalet rooms, we can accommodate nearly fifty people in double, triple and big family rooms, with five beds and other family facilities' said T.G. Samarakoon, the Assistant Manager of the Resort, who handles the public relations too.

The most attracted place of the hotel is the open restaurant, which could hold over 200 covers, with the Victoria Reservoir and Knuckles Mountain Range as the backdrop providing diners a pleasing atmosphere.

The resort is well known for country food and authentic food from the area. Poolside and garden Bar-be-ques are also available on request. Since the Resort is promoting adventure and Nature based activities, more and more guests get attracted to their excursion packages.

Mountain Climbing, Trekking, Camping, Bird Watching, Cycling are some of the activities planned for the visitors. 'We have number of rare species of birds in the hotel premises and it has become a centre for bird watching' said Samarakoon.

Also the hotel has adventure packages and excursions designed for individual requirements. Adventure tours to Corbett's Gap and Mini World's End in Knuckles Mountains, Beautiful Mambaragal Temple (ancient temple- 10 kms away) in Hulu Ganga (20kms away), Bambarakelle (where the last King Sri Wickrama Ragasinghe was hiding from British- 10 kms away), Dambana (40kms away), Victoria Golf Club(10kms away) and Hulu Ganga excursion are some of the popular adventure packages.

'Oruthota Chalets' has two conference venues, which can accommodate 100 and 75 pax in theatre style. 'We have special rates and packages depending on the numbers. And weddings too are on our priority list' Samarakoon said.

Rates at 'Oruthota Chalets' depend on mode and type. It differs from Rs.1000/- to Rs. 5800/- on single, double and family basis also on full board, half board and on BB basis.