It is set in a property of 8ha bordered by a lake along the road and the river Boo, which gave its name to the resort and winds its way through a dense, very old tropical forest of giant Kambuk trees. The river is fed by numerous freshwater springs and never dries up. This lush tropical garden is rich in coconut, palm, bamboo and fruit trees - mango, papaya, jack fruit, wood apple, tamarind, jambo (rose apple) grown amidst wild grasses.
We also share this natural paradise with our animal friends - monkeys, kingfishers, egrets, butterflies, geckoes, lizards, deer, small translucent frogs, large numbers of wild peacocks, particularly in the winter during the mating season, as well as wintering storks and many other species. Help us to complete the list!
The resort comprises 4 air-conditioned bungalows and a two-storey restaurant on the lake shore as well as 3 cabanas of different styles and 6 double rooms with terraces to the back of the property, in the wilderness, by the river or in the orchard. It also offers a number of activities and excursions.
The restaurant is a two-storey building open to the lake and is decorated with wood panelling. The upper level lounge of the building provides space for artistic creations and discussions and hosts art work out of scrap material: a wooden female figure and wall art work created out of a disused mirror. The lounge is also used for functions, including weddings. The lower level boasts an extension on an island reached by a bridge. The restaurant is open 7/7 from 6.30 to 22.30 and serves traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and lunch buffets as well as Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and Western food à la carte meals.
Boo Oya Nature Resort is located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka off the A9 highway between Kandy and Jaffna, 45 km North of Anuradhapura.
A Hidden Gem Worth the Stop! Booyaa… we stopped here on our journey from Jaffna to Kandy, recommended by our driver for a short break, and I’m so glad we did! I’m writing this review because in all my travels from Dambulla to Jaff…
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