The Best 3 Tree Houses to Stay In Sri Lanka

Summary- Sri Lanka has plenty of luxury boutiques and villas, but nothing can beat the excitement of staying in a ‘watch hut’. Want to know more about it? Continue reading.

The South-Asian country located below India is a paradise on earth. Although the breathtaking landscapes and sublime beaches are reason enough to visit this tropical country, Sri Lanka`s ‘watch hut’ has been creating headlines for all the right reasons.

A ‘watch hut’, in Sri Lanka is an elevated room or living area built up a tree or on stilts. The purpose of these huts is not to save space on land but to provide an exclusive view of the fields in the property. It is also meant to stay clear of wild animals. Although staying in a room built up on a tree is not new in the country, but the trend is catching up with more tourists opting for tree houses rather a boutique or a villa.

If you too are thinking about visiting the country and have applied for touristvisa of Sri Lanka, then here is a list of recommended tree houses that are Sri Lanka`s ‘the best’ ones:

HUMA TERRA GREEN LODGE

When comfort and style pulled into one the result is generally astounding and Humma Terra Green Lodge is no exception. This eco-friendly lodge has five tree huts perched above the rice paddies encompassing the Ayurveda Center. All the materials used are in the alignment with ecological standards that also includes compost and kitchen waste. The bathrooms are dry bathrooms and the electricity is attained through photovoltaic panels. A natural stay, quite literally!

ELEPHANT WATCH HUT

Don`t judge the book by its cover and don`t put your imagination on a tread mill by just reading the name of this resort. The Elephant Watch Hut is a jungle tree house which is located in the middle of southern plains and jungle. Built closer to Habarana, this classic tree house is laced with all the simple amenities and punctuated by the enchanting surroundings. You can spot a wild elephant and this is an amazing place to start a wildlife excursion. Want to stay amidst nature? Apply for tourist visa of Sri Lanka now!

BACK OF BEYOND- DEHIGAHA ELA

A true haven for nature lovers, Back of Beyond Dehigaha Ela lodge is the sister lodge of Back of Beyond Pidurangala. The lodge has two rooms, both deeply nestled in the southern jungle of Sri Lanka. The location of this lodge is closer to Sigiriya Fortress and Pidurangala rock, which also makes it a great starting point to discover the Cultural Triangle.

The trend is catching up, luring more than thousands of visitors coming to visit the country and staying in tree houses for the unique and exclusive experience. So after you apply for tourist visa of Sri Lanka, book one of the tree houses mentioned above.

Have no idea from where to apply for the Sri Lanka visa? Visit us at www.sri-lankaeta.com!