Welcome to Polwaththa Eco-Lodges, Sri Lanka. A Sri Lankan Jungle and Village Experience.

Polwaththa Eco Lodges (pronounced pol'watha) consists of 15 lodges spread out a in a pristine environment, giving you a ‘Living-in-the-Jungle’ experience.

Situated 19km east of Kandy each lodge offers basic comfort with great views and privacy.

Activities include Yoga, local cooking lessons, a wide choice of treks through nature, quaint villages, smiling faces, rice-fields, tea-plantations, waterfalls, rivers and the famous Knuckles mountains. Community interaction and supporting school projects provide a rewarding experience. Day Tours to Kandy City, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Wasgamuwa can also be arranged.

The environment and the local community are at the heart of our operations, promoting responsible tourism - we practice the 3Rs and make all our purchases from within 5km. We also encourage our guests to plant a tree. and on a larger scale, we purchase lands for reforestation.

Polwaththa offers a pristine environment with average day temperatures of 26C and night temperatures of 22C with hardly any mosquitoes. We are pet friendly with 7 dogs and 5 cats, living in harmony with wild-boar, deer, porcupine, giant squirrels, monkeys, butterflies, bats, fire-flies, insects and over 60 species of birds with 15 endemics – a paradise for bird watchers.

Authentic Sri Lankan meals are cooked on a hearth in clay pots giving you a taste of real Sri Lankan village culture - served with a smile by our local staff.

Polwaththa is a ideal for anyone who loves nature, trekking, wildlife and learning about Sri Lankan village culture.
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You can go for endless walks through mountains, villages, waterfalls or simply relax in a hammock listening to the sounds of nature.

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At Polwathta we will educate you about the village lifestyle, our local spices and wildlife that you are immersed in. You will take a step back from reality and allow your mind to be at peace.


Welcome to Polwaththa's Yoga & Meditation Retreat Sri lanka
A Yoga & Nature experience tucked away in a Sri lankan Jungle.
Imagine waking to the sounds of birds from your cabin nestled deep in the jungle. You take a 10 min jungle trek to the yoga shala, roll out your mat, and say hello to the monkeys welcoming you in for your morning Yoga practice...

It’s an everyday scene at Kandy’s newest off-the-beaten path yoga destination. Our retreats are perfect for yogis looking to immerse themselves in nature, pursue authentic local experiences, and participate in a sustainable environmental project.

At Polwaththa, a locally owned and family-run eco-lodge, you’ll be immediately welcomed. We can’t wait to have chats about Sri Lankan culture, teach you some Sinhalese, and share some of the local thoughts on basic Buddhist principles. While you’re here, you’ll have the option of getting involved with our Forest Healing Foundation, planting your own trees in an effort to reforest the area. You’ll also have the chance to connect with locals, helping them practice their English.

At our wooden jungle shala—walkable from the lodge via a short trek through the trees—your yoga sessions will be complemented by the sights and sounds of wildlife such as monkeys and exotic birds. And the view… well, you’ll have to come see that for yourself ;)

Find the stillness you’re seeking, let nature guide you, practice a simpler way of life, and deepen your yoga practice in a truly magical place.

OUR LODGES.
The lodges at Polwaththa are built from natural resources found on the land. This includes wood, mud and self made bricks. They are built by our very own villagers who play the integral role in the running of this project.

There are 3 categories of lodges; budget, standard and deluxe cabanas. They all have an en-suite bathroom with a balcony or verandah.