Spend a night on your way to Sri Lanka's countryside
So if you are interested in stay and travel in Sri Lanka, Ishan Hotel is a great place to spend a night on your way to Kandy. The hotel is facing the Kandy-Colombo highway and it will make your visit comfortable. There are many roadside attractions in the city, as well as many hike destinations and natural attractions. The most popular attraction is "The Saradiel Village". This is a re creation of Saradiel's village. (Saradiel is known as Robin Hood of Sri Lanka)
Ishan Hotel is located in Uthuwankanda, (in Mawanella city) facing Kandy-Colombo highway. Its a two hour ride from Colombo. Mawanella situated 90 km away from Colombo.
Kadugannawa is the nearest railway station to Ishan Hotel, which is located 10 km away from Mawanella city. If one is traveling by train he has to ride back to Mawanella, from Kadugannawa.
Rambukkana and Kandy are the other nearby railway stations.
Hotel facilities
With 10 well appointed rooms and an outdoor pool, Ishan Hotel hotel offers a 2.5 star hotel facilities for its guests. The hotel is in a quiet environment surrounded by overlooking paddy fields and greenish gardens. It has well appointed air conditioned rooms featured with TV/DVD. all rooms have Private bathrooms with bath tubs, and Ironing facilities.
Guests can enjoy the out door pool. Wi-Fi and free parking facilities also available
Restaurant
The hotel restaurant provides an international menu.Its all about healthy and tasty food.
Attractions around Ishan Hotel
The major tourist attraction in the area is the "Saradiel's Village"
But still there are many more attractions around the city.
Here are some of the tourist attractions around Mawanella
Saradiel Village : This is a remake of a village that represents a rural Sri Lankan village in late 1800s. There are plenty of statues in this village representing the characters of an actual Sri Lankan village. The artwork in this village are remarkable.
Uthuwankanda : Also known as Saradiel Rock. A popular hike destination among the locals. Can be reached after a 45 minutes walk from the hotel. On the top of this rock, there is an amazing 360 degree view of the whole area. Many local travelers hike to this rock after visiting the Saradiels village. It may take few hours to complete the hike.
Bo-Ella : A natural waterfall which can be reached after a one hour walk or a few minutes ride from the hotel.
The ancient bricks bridge : One of the oldest bricks bridges in Sri Lanka, which is build in early 1800s. This bridge is very special because the whole bridge is made of only bricks and a special paste. The constructors hadn't use cement, concrete or steel. And the bridge is still in use for traffic.
Pinnawala Elephant orphanage : A popular tourist attraction located few kilometers away from the hotel. Which is an orphanage and breeding ground for wild elephants.
The Bible rock : This 2780 feet high rock has 7 acres plane on its top where helicopters can be landed. Gives an amazing view of the Sabaragamuwa mountains.
Herbal and spice gardens : Ma-Oya (Ma-river) region has the best series of spice gardens inside the province. Most Two of them are not more than 1 km away from Ishan Hotel
Ishan Hotel will arrange trips and hikes to popular attractions around the city
For check rates and online reservations find us on www.agoda.com
or refer to http://www.agoda.com/asia/sri_lanka/mawanella/ishan_hotel.html
For more details about the hotel, visit the hotel website.
www,ishanhotel.lk
ishanhotel@gmail.com
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