WELCOME TO JETWING KADURUKETHA
Traditional Agro-Luxury At Our Southeastern Foothills
Ayubowan! (May you live long)

For centuries, agriculture has shaped the way of life for civilisations across Sri Lanka. Villages such as our own were home to farmers who inspired a lifestyle filled with simple luxuries. Farmers were also held in high regard for their service to these traditional lands, once thriving with a culture that truly represents the heart of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Today, we welcome you to our icon of agro-tourism, which continues to embody this legacy within luxury accommodation in Wellawaya. Modeled after a traditional village home, your stay with us will be filled with rustic comforts across the environs of our eco-hotel. Sri Lanka and her people have built this land on the foundation of agriculture, and it is with great pleasure that we invite you to our rural home filled with natural wonders to behold.

ACCOMMODATION
Your Rural Home of Sri Lankan Hospitality
Built on 10 out of the total 60 acres of land that we call home, each of our 25 dwellings at Jetwing Kaduruketha were designed to replicate a traditional village that naturally integrates with our resident environment. Inspired by traditional Kandyan designs, environmental architect Sunela Jayawardene brought an icon of Sri Lankan agro-tourism to life using bamboo and wood to provide natural ventilation.

Our retreat at the southeastern foothills of Sri Lanka serves as the ideal hideaway for a vacation with friends or family. As a welcoming home in Wellawaya, luxury accommodation at Jetwing Kaduruketha is featured in the form of two distinct dwellings with traditional names that pay tribute to the historic farmlands that we reside upon. Both Wel Vidana and Arachchi have been designed with an open plan layout in order to immerse you in the picturesque surroundings of lush paddy fields, rural forests, and magnificent mountains, all the while ensuring your absolute comfort within the tranquil spaces of your own dwelling.

Fitted with a number of modern amenities, each dwelling features rustic comforts combined with our legendary hospitality to make your stay feel as homely as possible. Indulge in the pleasure of having your own personalised butler who will tend to your every need at Jetwing Kaduruketha, or lounge away on your private deck or verandah as you take in the simple luxuries of our serene environment. Each dwelling also features a bathroom with a luxury shower enclosure that provides hot and cold water, a mini bar stocked with refreshments, complimentary bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities, as well as two bicycles should you wish to explore our verdant surroundings on two wheels.

DELUXE DWELLING (ARACHCHI)
Intimate Agro-Luxury in Wellawaya
Fitted with a cosy deck that overlooks the surrounding paddy fields, each of our 11 Deluxe Dwellings named Arachchi at Jetwing Kaduruketha offer intimate agro-luxury with all-natural ventilation. Graciously built with a welcoming space dominated by a king-sized bed and quaint writing table, each Arachchi Dwelling also features a number of modern essentials including a mini bar stocked with refreshments, a tea/coffee making facility for your morning brew, a telephone to stay connected, an electronic safe to store your valuables, and a luxury shower enclosure with hot and cold water for your absolute comfort at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality in Wellawaya.

DELUXE DWELLING (WEL VIDANA – PADDY FIELD VIEW)
Luxurious Traditional Living Spaces
Each with its own expansive private verandah, these 10 Wel Vidana dwellings adorn the natural environment of Jetwing Kaduruketha, offering views of the lush paddy fields. Sustainably built with bamboo and wood to allow for natural ventilation, each dwelling features a homely rustic décor fitted with two fans, a king-sized bed and a writing table, among various other modern amenities that seamlessly blend into the verdant landscapes that surround it. And as an added pleasure of our legendary hospitality, a personalised butler will be at your beck and call to serve you throughout your stay with us at Jetwing Kaduruketha.

DELUXE DWELLING (WEL VIDANA – FOREST VIEW)
Unwind in absolute bliss
Set amidst the natural forest of our home of Sri Lankan hospitality, the 04 Wel Vidana dwellings invite you to a world of their own. Enveloped in a canopy of trees, these dwellings are the epitome of blissful seclusion, letting you and your loved ones unwind in absolute tranquility during your stay with us.

Inspired by traditional Kandyan design, our dwellings are carefully crafted with bamboo and wood, offering panoramic views of the thriving forest from every angle. Lounge in the luxury of a plush king-sized bed and enjoy a range of amenities which cater to your every need – with each dwelling replete with two fans, a writing table, mini bar, tea and coffee making facility, an outdoor en-suite bathroom and an expansive private verandah from which to immerse in the views.

EXPERIENCES
An Unexplored World of Adventure
At Jetwing Kaduruketha, experiences are aplenty. From the traditional farmlands of our home to the picturesque regions of our island beyond, Wellawaya is a forgotten gateway to a world of Sri Lankan adventures that range from chasing waterfalls, discovering archaeological sites, hiking, trekking, roaming around on wildlife safaris, and more.

Amidst the serene environment that surrounds our home of Sri Lankan hospitality, indulge in agro-luxury with organic gardening at our farm, or witness the celebrations of paddy farming and harvesting festivals of the local Maha and Yala seasons, where the first harvest of rice is offered to deities in a traditional ceremony known as ‘Dewa Danaya’. For further exploration, we also offer village walks, a tree trail, and nocturnal wildlife trail as outdoor excursions, along with a dedicated bird watching experience that allows you to spot over 120 species of birds within the resident environment of Jetwing Kaduruketha.

If you wish to spot even more species of wildlife, the Uda Walawe National Park further south is not only home to the largest population of elephants in Sri Lanka, but also other animals such as wild buffalo and spotted deer to name a few. In the neighbouring regions, the Hadapanagala Tank is another hotspot for elephants, while the Weheragala section of Yala National Park is known as one of the best places in the world to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.

Beyond Wellawaya, travel through lush tea plantations of our central highlands to popular mountain destinations such as Ella, complete with its spectacles of the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, and more. An alternative is the Poonagala mountain range, where Jetwing Kaduruketha organises adventurous hikes through the cool climes. Diyaluma Falls, the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, is also located in the regions that surround these highlands, while the secluded Elle Wele waterfall can be accessed by bicycle from our hotel.

Finally, Wellawaya is also conveniently located in a region of historical significance. For instance, archaeological sites such as the Buduruvagala and Yudaganawa Temples take you back centuries, yet remain not too far away from Jetwing Kaduruketha, while the ruins of Maligawila and the biso kotuwa complex at Galebedda remain feats of ancient engineering and construction that should not be missed.


FACILITIES
Rustic Comforts in Eco-Luxury
Comfortably isolated, the foothills of Wellawaya are a verdant haven where Jetwing hospitality thrives in the finest of agro-luxury accommodation in Sri Lanka. Equipped with contemporary facilities for your modern lifestyle, Jetwing Kaduruketha ensures your stay is uniquely comforting among hotels near Ella, Yala, Arugam Bay or any of the regional hotspots that surround us.

Experience the ultimate in luxury with personalized butler service throughout your stay. Should you wish to plan an excursion, or even an intimate dinner with your loved ones, our attentive butlers are available 24 hours of the day.

Designed for you to bank in the tranquility of our natural landscapes, our dwellings not only feature 24-hour room service, for your culinary pleasures, but also daily housekeeping and a dedicated laundry service as added comforts. Should you require it, free wireless internet is also available throughout the property, along with I.D.D. and fax facilities to keep you connected in our secluded home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

An in-house library is open for you to get lost in literary worlds amidst our serene surroundings, while our well-stocked wine cellar is also available for you to select a fine spirit to accompany your exotic meal at Jetwing Kaduruketha. Finally, our wellness facilities include a 230 sq.m. swimming pool with a 61 sq.m. deck, as well as a number of spa treatments inspired by centuries of traditional medicine, available for you to indulge in amidst our lush sanctuary away from the world.

SUSTAINABILITY
A Harmonious Haven of Luxury and Sustainability
As an agro-luxury hotel in Sri Lanka, sustainable tourism is at our core. Staying true to our family values of responsible citizenship and caring for the landscapes that surrounds us, Jetwing Kaduruketha is committed to a number of sustainable initiatives that set an example for our communities, environments, and the world associated with our homes of Sri Lankan hospitality across the island.

Energy and Carbon
The architecture of Jetwing Kaduruketha has been designed for maximum natural illumination and ventilation. No air conditioners are used within the property, as natural cooling occurs through the use of bamboo walls and perforated door sashes, which allow the exchange of air. Additionally, high-pitched roofs and traditional eaves also allow for the collection and dispersal of warm air.

Jetwing Kaduruketha also features a centralised hot water system, where all our hot water is generated through 100% renewable energy. Using 24 flat-plate collector type solar hot water panels, excessive heat that is absorbed during the day is stored within in a calorifier (that holds up to 3000 liters) for use in the night.

Furthermore, all cooking in the staff cafeteria is fuelled through sustainable means – specifically two cooking stoves fuelled by biogas generated from our onsite biogas digester, along with an industrial biomass stove fuelled by cinnamon wood. Finally, our associates are often seen commuting around the hotel premises on tricycles and bicycles – forms of zero direct emission transport, with two of the latter also available in each room for your use.

Water and Waste
All organic waste generated at Jetwing Kaduruketha is treated and recycled onsite. All food waste generated from hotel operations and tree clippings from around the garden (when necessary) are fed into our onsite biogas digester, which later supplies biogas to the staff kitchen for cooking, and produces sludge that is used as a nutrient-rich soil enhancer. In addition, all garden sweepings and other tree clippings from the grounds of Jetwing Kaduruketha is composted, where the product compost is also used as a nutrient-rich soil enhancer across our gardens and organic farm.

Finally, all kitchen wastewater at Jetwing Kaduruketha is directed through a grease trap. This intercepts most floating grease and solids before they enter our wastewater disposal system, and proceed to a soakage pit. Similarly, all laundry wastewater is sent to our wastewater treatment plant before being directed into a soakage pit.

Biodiversity
Although built on a verdant expanse of 60 acres, Jetwing Kaduruketha occupies only 10 in order to immerse you in the thriving greenery that surrounds us. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment, Jetwing Kaduruketha was built to resemble a traditional village, complete with native vegetation and undisturbed habitats that were inspired by home gardens. As a result, our premises boast over 100 tree species, most of which have been marked with their names to improve your awareness of our resident vegetation. A number of these include indigenous fruit trees, which have also attracted an abundance of wildlife. The flying squirrel in particular, is a frequent visitor during the budding season of mango trees, while over 120 species of birds including several endemics, have been recorded at Jetwing Kaduruketha. A nesting tree of the baya weaver can be spotted on the fringes of our resident paddy field, while the elusive fishing cat also makes a rare appearance within our habitats.

Community and Culture
The paddy lands of our home in Wellawaya have shaped the way of life for local farming communities for over 2500 years. Over time, bountiful harvests have transformed into small-scale paddy cultivation where farmers often find themselves in debt after loans to assist with their yield. With nearly 50 acres of our home serving as traditional paddy land, Jetwing Kaduruketha has provided local farming families with seed money (per acre, per season) that is used for cultivation expenses of this land area. The harvest is then shared equally between the farmer and the hotel, where our portion is used for all meals prepared on the property. Furthermore, any excess stocks of rice are sold to other hotels in our family with a small mark-up to compensate for the seed money given to farmers, as they are not required to pay back the money given to them. As the excess quality produce is distributed at a lower rate, we unearth a multitude of benefits for all parties involved.

Aimed at empowering micro-, small-, and medium-scale enterprises around our hotels, Thrive – a grassroots project, seeks to provide local businesses with avenues to build their capacity, apply for and obtain certification and licenses, and gain financial assistance to become lucrative enterprises.

First launched at Jetwing Kaduruketha, Thrive programme saw tuk-tuk drivers in the village undergo a chauffeur training programme, assisted female entrepreneurs in the locality to build their capacity and expand their businesses, as well as set up a Farmer Field School to share knowledge and expertise among the local farmers about sustainable and organic agriculture, just to name a few. Several local producers were coached on improving the quality of their products, and meeting regulations and guidelines to obtain Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Agricultural Practice certifications that can assist in their endeavours to reach a wider market across the island.

Sourcing and Production
With our verdant location amidst a working paddy land where both cultivation seasons draw bountiful harvests, Jetwing Kaduruketha is self-sufficient in its production of rice, enjoying the benefit of sharing any excess produce among other hotels in our family as well. The local farmers use age old traditional practices passed down through generations of farming families to grow a diverse variety of organic rice such as pachchaperumal and kahawanu, which are laden with nutrition. In addition, we also maintain a thriving organic farm on our property. Staying true to our Field to Fork initiative, vegetables such as capsicum, brinjal, lettuce and more are grown, harvested, and prepared by our kitchen as nutritious meals for your pleasure. A point to note is that our farm uses only compost produced on-site and slurry from the biogas plant as a liquid fertiliser, with no added chemical substances at any given point in time. Finally, all glass water bottles used within Jetwing Kaduruketha are bottled at our onsite plant, minimising both plastic waste and the carbon footprint from transporting them.