Nestled in Sri Lanka’s highest elevated village, Shanthipura, the English style Oliphant Bungalow is your home in the countryside. Spend your days tucked away in your own luxurious colonial-style living space resembling the resplendent chambers of a sprawling country manor. Seven well-appointed Luxury Rooms not only feature spacious king size four-poster beds, blazing fireplaces, and large windows overlooking scenic landscapes of misty mountains or gardens brimming with roses but also modern amenities including cable television and Wi-FI.
Catering to a variety of tastes, the fusion menu at the restaurant lets you experience a contemporary take on traditional colonial cuisine. Wine and dine in an indoor setting as well as in spectacular gardens. Select your mealtime preferences from the set menu or the a la carte options and savour culinary wonders.
Adventure awaits: From tiny streams to magnificent waterfalls and the remotest of villages, the two hour trek to the Nanu Oya Station has much to offer. On your journey, you will catch breath-taking vistas of the Agarapathana Mountain Range, Maskeliya and Adam’s Peak. Look to cover the 15km (9.3mi.) distance between Ambewela and the Nanu Oya Railway Station and take in the sight of the 25m (82ft) Elgin Falls along the way. You can also venture along the Horton Plains boundary where misty mountains and the calls of the wild echo through. The Shanthipura Village which is the highest elevated settlement in all of Sri Lanka provides unobstructed views of the entirety of Nuwara Eliya. Escape to the chilly Kikiliyamana Mountain Range where the village can be easily located – a wonderful experience.
What we love about The Oliphant
- Enjoy a host of fun-filled indoor activities to choose from such as chess, fast-paced carrom or a round or two of darts.
- Get active with a morning jog through the magnificent tea plantations and greet the friendly tea pickers along the way.
- Savour a delectable lunch in the picturesque garden – delicious!
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