Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver is unlike any other, says US News; among the 5 craziest hotels in the world, says The International Hotel School; is among Asia’s most amazing hotels, says City Weekend Magazine, among the world’s most unusual hotels, says MSN and is among the world’s top hotels for adventurous honeymooners, according to Blissful Vows and the list goes on.
KumbukRiver is Sri Lanka’s highest-awarded resort winning the island’s only Travel Oscar as the world’s leading eco-lodge and is listed by international media to be on the list of world’s top 10 most unique hotels while The Daily Telegraph has it among 23 reasons to visit Sri Lanka and Rough Guides in a special book including it into ‘500 New Ways to See the World’.
However, for KumbukRiver’s management its best accolade is one of the highest ratings it receives on Trip Advisor from guests from far corners of the world who credits the eco resort on the northern edge of Yala as one of the most authentic experiences of their lifetime.
From its amazing location on the banks of a secluded river to some of the world’s most uniquely luxurious eco accommodations, KumbukRiver adds to its fairytale offerings with a host of excursions and activities that drives home its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s ‘most authentic’ experiences.
Buttala is a rare gem and KumbukRiver is bringing the spotlight to this historic but forgotten land of wonders, says Dinesh Watawana, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected media/marketing and military strategists who created the unique resort. It’s the land that fed the army of Sri Lanka’s most legendary King – Dutugemunu and is replete with ancient temples and monasteries and tell-tale signs of an ancient civilization strewn across its vast wilderness which includes the unchartered expanses of the Yala National Park. The sights and sounds that beckon visitors include these and experiences of life unplugged in the heart of one of the most virgin provinces in the country.
Buttala lies strategically placed between Yala and Ella, offering an unmatched base camp to the wildlife park coupled with great attractions. The Galge and Yala West Gates to the part are just about 25kms on the Buttala-Kataragama Road with the more famous Katagamuwa a short drive from these gates.
KumbukRiver is famous for its Elephant Villa or the world’s largest elephant but its incredible Tree Luxuria is among the most popular. Also among the resort’s unique luxurious accommodations are its Boat House and Jungle Cabin.