The property
Knuckles are rugged massif littered with over 33 spectacular peaks rising over 4000 - 6000 feet above sea level that encapsulate a very unique eco system. The cluster of villagers that adorns the valley has blend into a lifestyle that one must say a league of their own.
We operate 2 home stays; one in the valley bottom which is a living village with full on daily activities and the other on the hillside 3.5 miles away middle of the biosphere reserve which had been a living village up until 2007.
Sparsely populated the locals still live a very traditional life styles eking a living out of the forest. Some being rice farmers and others herdsman, the wondering lot are aces when it comes to finding numerous trails where they run daily errands of course.
Accommodation
Homestay guestroom (1-3 pax) . There’s a kitchen, the hosted couple’s bedroom – which doubles as storage space – a narrow corridor, and a small but comfortable guestroom, simply furnished with a bed, chair, candles and a trunkful of books. There are no facilities, no electricity and candles and a kerosene lamp provide the only light at night.
Cuisine
Only fresh grows vegetables from the backyard will be genuinely traditionally Sri Lankan home-cooked
Special, non-spicy, dishes can be prepared for children. Similarly, we can prepare simple meals accordingly for people with special diet requirements or allergies.
Facilities & Services
No facilities will be provided as you are far remote, on the hindsight can be for the laid back chill out sort; to wound up reading a book, enjoy home cooked meal and go for dip in the nearby stream. If you curry a favor with the local could even end up downing few gulps of toddy; the potent drink of the fish tail palm.
Seeding season and harvesting in particular are very interesting times in the village to visit (Nov –Jan & May – July). The community will be very happy to welcome visitors during this period. A helping hand goes a long way!
Guides
Our experienced trekking guide will bring you along during this 3 days, as well as the local farmers will be our guides & hosts.
