Showing posts with label Habarana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Habarana. Show all posts

14 August 2010

Sorowwa Resort, Habarana, Latest Attraction to the Cultural Hub of Sri Lanka

29th April 2010, www.dailymirror.lk, By Sanath Weerasuriya

Surrounded by a number of nature sanctuaries, home to thousands of colourful (migrating) birds and wild elephants, ‘Sorowwa Resort’ in Habarana ideallly location for cultural and natural excursions as well as indulgence in the beauty of nature and serenity.

‘Sorowwa Resort and Spa’ is the latest attraction to the cultural hub.

'This is actually the best location for all wildlife lovers and the top wildlife sanctuaries are situated just half an hour away. Minneriya, Kaudulla, Huruluwewa and Ritigala is at very close proximity' said Dr. M. Nawaz Jiffrey, the proprietor of the 'Sorowwa Resort and Spa'.

Dr. Nawaz, a professional medical practitioner, attached to the Gampola Hospital, has a dream from his childhood days. That is to become a top hotelier one day.

‘Sorowwa Resort & Spa' is built on the exact spot where Royalty of yore had their preferred pleasure garden and weva in Habarana.

The original ‘sorowwa’ of Habarana Weva is still in tact and the hotel is built on the same land by the Weva close to the sorowwa.

‘This is the main reason I have called this place ‘Sorowwa’. As a born nature lover and cultured man, I always respect our Sri Lankan traditional values. This same thing I have introduced in to the system of the hotel too' Dr Nawaz explained.

‘Sorowwa’ has 23 rooms including 14 deluxe, 6 super deluxe, one VIP room and two rooms at the ground level for the disabled . This is the only place I have come across with such facilities for differently abled people . Apart from the usual hospitality service, Sorowwa offers a step further in serving their guests.

‘In this place of sheer tranquility, an exalted level of personalized hospitality is all yours. From the moment you arrive to be greeted by our staff with a warm smile coming straight from their heart, you will begin to feel that you have finally arrived at that place you have always dreamed of, so abandon your self unto blissful comfort, total relaxation and peace' he added.

In keeping with the old traditions of the area, ‘Sorowwa’ offers traditional Sri Lankan cuisine along with all the other global dishes at the main restaurant 'Keketiya'. Rooftop is 'Balungala' and 'Ganganatha' is the pool bar.

'This is a family resort and we serve according to family choice. An exotic spread of succulent eastern and western dishes by Chef Bandara are the speciality of 'Keketiya' said Chaminda Amerasinghe, the Manager of the place.

‘Sorowwa’ is within easy reach of so many magnificent spots of exciting wild life, historically and culturally rich sites for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Sigiriya (1/2 hour drive), Minneriya (15 minute drive), Ritigala (1/2 hour drive), Dambulla ( 1/2 hour drive), Polonnaruwa 45 minute drive), Anuradhapura (45 minute drive), Trincomalee (1 1/2 hour drive), Pasi Kuda (1 1/2 hour drive) and Knuckles is about 2 1/2 hour drive are some of the top attractions and sites close to the Resort.

Honeymooners too are assured of a most memorable stay which they would enjoy their new life together - Adding more buzz to it are majestic elephant rides and exciting wild-life excursions.

For more details call 066 2270332 / 3 or log on to www.sorowwa.com

05 May 2010

Sri Lanka's John Keells Upgrades Habarana Cinnamon Lodge Hotel at $2.5mn

03rd May 2010, www.lankabusinessonline.com

Habarana Lodge has signed a deal with the Board of Investment to invest 2.5 million US dollars to re-furbish and upgrade its hotel in north-central Sri Lanka, the investment promotion agency said.
The 140-room Cinnamon Lodge Hotel at Habarana, part of the John Keells group hotel chain, will be upgraded to a five-star rated hotel, the BOI statement said.

"The hotel is expected to attract more guests with the boom in the tourism industry."

BOI approval for projects enables companies to be entitled to incentives like tax breaks and duty free import of equipment and raw materials.

Sri Lanka's tourist industry has revived with a sharp upturn in arrivals following the end of the 30-year ethnic war last May.

The BOI statement also said it signed another deal with Emmaus Industries for a venture to manufacture ladies footwear for the export market to be supplied to well known brands in the European Union and USA.

The joint venture between Italy and Sri Lanka represents an investment of over 650,000 US dollars, the BOI said.

The manufacturing plant established in the industrial estate in Dankotuwa, north of Colombo, is expected to provide employment for a work force of 220.