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Amaya Lake Resort and spa in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Amaya Lake - a resort that reflects the culture of Sri Lanka. Amaya Lake resort and Ayurvedic spa is located in Dambulla.

The raban drum heralds your arrival. Four older women, flashing beautiful Sri Lankan smiles, encircle a large barrel drum where they pound out a hearty rhythm. Flowing white vesak lanterns hang from the high ceilings of the open air lobby. Meander down a forested path to discover your villa, or continue to the Warichchi Village and begin a weeklong journey in the Ayurvedic Spa.

Chalets :

Set on 12 hectares bordering Kandalama Lake . Paths wind through the natural forested grounds, with 92 Sri Lankan villas scattered amongst the trees. A terrace fronts each villa, with a traditional long seat moulded into the patio. Enjoy the view as you sit next to a tree-trunk column supporting the red-tiled roof.

A full-size image of a guardian from the Dambulla Temple paintings in the region's local painting style graces the door. Inside, find more examples of local artistry - wall sculptures and murals. A moulded sofa, with comfortable cushions allows you to relax in the sitting area, while steps lead to a slightly raised bedroom area and a spacious bathroom.

Two-and four-unit chalets (double and quadrapule villas connected through a common passageway with separate entrances) are available for families and interested groups.

Club Lodges :

Four adjoining villas accommodate guests seeking a luxurious space of their own. Spacious. High wooden ceilings. Contemporary décor, with architecture inspired by the local area, and furnishings in elegant dark wood panelling. Plasma screen televisions for modern luxury.

Village Experience :

The culture of central Sri Lanka. A village lifestyle for guests who seek an experience found nowhere else. Eleven traditional-style dwellings face a central pond. Like an authentic village, houses face inwards towards each other, expressing the notion that inner appearance and ties within the village are more important than the outside world.

Nearby, the Ayurvedic Spa and Wewe Kade Ayurvedic restaurant complement the indigenous experience. Each house is unique in design and possesses its own name, for example, Kalundewa Gedera - House at the Water Tank of the Village of Black Bamboo.

Ayurvedic Spa :

Cross through the entrance and find yourself in an open air courtyard. Thatched roofs top wattle and daub dwellings. Antique kohomba wooden pillars and 200-year-old medicine cupboards grace the consultation area. Baskets of drying herbs sit immersed in the sun or tucked away in the shade. Incense and oil lamps burn by the statue of Sri Dhanvantari, the patron deity of Ayurveda.

For purifying, aromatic steams, the spa houses two kohomba wood steam baths, while Ayurvedic herbal baths are enjoyed in two special outdoor tubs. One, hollowed out from a Diya Labu tree, accommodates single guests or couples. The Gal Oruwa, carved out of rock, is used for therapeutic baths with milk or herbal oils.

Experience Ayurvedic therapies such as herbal body massages and facial treatments, offered in seven treatment rooms. For guests on Rejuvenation Programmes, two Shirodhara rooms provide this powerful treatment, directing a continuous stream of warm oil on the centre of the forehead.

Nature Activites :

Encounter the forest as it comes alive, with a night safari to Minneriya or Kawudulla. Explore nature with a daytime jungle trek or elephant safari. Hike or mountainbike through the countryside. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake. Hop on a bullock cart to tour the local village area and observe birdlife alongside the river.

Resort Facilities :

Tennis and badminton. The cricket pitch. Volleyball. Children's playground. A centrally located swimming pool. Shops. Nature trails. Ayurvedic Spa. A yoga ashrama, situated at the lake's edge. Wi-fi access for wireless web surfing in the location of your choice - by the pool, en-suite, or the shade of the forest. Relax. Energise. Work out. Chill out. Massage therapy. Retail therapy. Enjoy a variety of on-site facilities to suit your holiday style.

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Open Air Restaurant :

High wooden ceilings tower overhead, providing room for fresh breezes and views of the surrounding nature. A buffet of Sri Lankan delights with rich spicy aromas sits alongside a wide selection of international dishes. Fresh local fruits grace a table of Sri Lankan and European style sweets.

Open Air Bar :

A local beer or favourite cocktail. A view of Kandalama Lake. A comfortable chair to sit back and take pleasure in the evening.

The open air bar is located in the lower deck of the lobby and open from 10:00 am- midnight. The nearby pool bar serves a full range of tropical juices, cocktails, beers and spirits from 10:00am-6:00 pm.

Wewe Kade Ayurvedic Restaurant :

Healthy, flavourful foods selected to restore the body's well-being. Home-grown vegetables harvested by our Warichchi Village gardeners. Ayurvedic herbs grown throughout the resort. Vegetarian cuisine prepared on a wood-burning stove.

The Wewe Kade Ayurvedic restaurant caters to our guests immersing themselves in a full Ayurvedic experience with a stay in our village-style accommodation. On weekends Wewe Kade also welcomes guests from throughout the resort. Please contact our staff for more information on our Ayurvedic dining experience.

Nightly Herbal Drinks :

Native Sri Lankan herbs grown at Amaya and boiled as an herbal 'tea'. An infusion Ranawara flowers to purify the body, reduce fatigue and help digestion. A light brew of coriander leaves and seeds, serving to cool the body, reduce cholesterol and stimulate the senses as an aphrodisiac. Each night the open air restaurant offers guests a different warm herbal drink prepared according to the guidance of our Ayurvedic Spa.

Special Events :

A mystical evening encircled by the winding branches of a forest glade. A lakeside barbecue with Sri Lankan drumming. A cocktail hour by the pool.

Amaya Lake helps create spectacular events for groups who wish to have a special afternoon or evening to themselves. Please contact the resort to inquire about arranging an event.