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Kitugala, Sri Lanka


Stop the world and get off in a lush Garden of Eden, full of flowers and fruits, spices and wildlife, stunning views and clean air


Reviewed by Cathy Teesdale

Paradise Farm, Sri Lanka, Overview
 

PARADISE FARM - REVIEW

Paradise Farm is inspiring, fascinating and a real breath of fresh air. Hidden deep within the rolling hills, tea and rubber plantations of fertile Kitugala, the only sounds you’ll hear are birdsong, animal calls and the rustle of leaves, with the occasional ding on an old hub cap to signal a break for the workers on the encircling organic farm.

Set up in 1998 by Worldview International Foundation, the farm is designed to train villagers in effective, sustainable agricultural practices and so improve their standard of living, while also inspiring a deeper respect, and love for, organic nature. To help finance the project, it has recently opened its doors to paying guests.

You'll stay in a bungalow or the stunning open-fronted villa, 450 yards up the track from the farmhouse, which looks out across a wide infinity pool to the lush plantations and blue mountains beyond. However, be prepared to share your abode with lots of insects, bats and frogs - part of the charm of the place but it's not for everyone!
     
HIGHS

  • A tour of the organic farm, with its spices, orchids, grapes, cashew nut trees, buffaloes, tea, rubber...
  • Guided walks through the wildlife-rich, humid rainforest up to the waterfall
  • Tracking leopards - though sadly we didn't see any
  • The spring water-fed infinity pool and the swinging cane chair over it, which offer spectacular views
  • After Sri Lanka's rather sanitized boutique hotels this will be the place you remember most vividly
  • Glimpsing huge tree squirrels and massive black wild beehives high up in the rainforest trees
  LOWS

  • The service is almost nonexistent except at mealtimes so be prepared to be patient
  • Power cuts - though they have a generator which kicks in if the power‘s down too long
  • Dodgy mobile reception (depending on your network)
  • There are leeches everywhere in the wet season, when we definitely wouldn't advise visiting!
  • The beds are not very comfortable
     
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Name Paradise Farm Location Kitugala, Kandy & Hill Country
Type Guest house: 2 rooms, Bungalow: 1 room Country Sri Lanka
Price Guide DBl: $125-$175, RO Open All year

DISTANCES Airport: 100km Nearest Shops: 0km Nearest restaurant: 0km Beach: 0km



 
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