Bissa Villa -Peaceful Private Family Lodge up to 4

1 minute walk from Palugaswewa railway station. A lot of nature and very peaceful area to escape from busy Habarana town centre (10mins by car). Ideal location as a base to visit popular cultural triangle area and Mineriya/Kaudulla national park. This private lodge offers your own space with a private terrace and a bathroom. Swimming pool is available in our garden. Fully equipped with air conditioning, solar hot water rain shower and mosquito net. Sri Lankan breakfast is included. We also have 3 other lodges available. Please find our listings. * The room comes with 2 double beds. Updated photos of the room will be available soon. We offer homemade Sri Lankan dinner for 6 USD. Free wifi is available. However, due to a rural and jungle location, the speed is varied. Especially in a heavy rain, the internet connection tends to get disrupted. Free parking is available. (No reservation required) Easy to go to / come from Tincomalee, Batticaloa by train. Sri Lankan lunch is also available on request. We can arrange an airport pick up, driver guide tours (for example, a jeep for National park). Please ask more details. Palugaswewa is a small farming village surrounded with paddy fields, reservoirs and jungles. Located next to Habarana town, which is about 10 mins tuk tuk ride away. Very peaceful and tranquil environment with a lot of nature and fresh air. Once you walk into neighbourhood, you will find yourself only non local. You can enjoy true local experience by meeting friendly Sri Lankan in Palugaswewa. Bissa Villa can still be reached by public transport (bus or train) quite easily. You can spot various wild animals and birds visiting our garden frequently (such as a family of peacocks) during your stay. There are a variety of fruits, vegetables and spices naturally grown in our garden and they are all used in our meal. When it's in season, you can enjoy fresh and tasty mangoes and coconuts. We offer best home made Sri Lankan meal freshly cooked in our kitchen, which can't be tasted in a normal restaurant outside. A popular location as a hub to visit the following must-see destinations. (Distance and time (by car) are approximate) - Sigiriya (UNESCO listed ancient rock fortress), Pidurangala, Dambulla 20km (30 mins) - Polonnaruwa (UNESCO listed ancient city) 50km (1 hour) - Anuradhapura (UNESCO listed sacred city) 50km (1 hour) - Trincomale (beautiful beach in North East) 90km (1.5 hour) - Minneriya, Kaudulla National Park (wild elephants sanctuary) 14km (15 mins) - Ritigala Archaeological Site (ancient Buddhist monastery) 15km (15 mins) - Aukana Buddha statue 35km (50 mins)