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Yala is located 288 km from Colombo in the southern province. This location falls under Sri Lanka’s dry zone and is home to much of its endemic wild life. Yala is the perfect location to visit for the wild life enthusiasts as well as the culture tourist. Yala is aptly renowned for housing a diverse range of wildlife such as Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild boar and a variety of birds. Moreover Sithulpauwa, Magul maha Viharaya and Kataragama could be accessed conveniently from this location for the pleasure of culture tourists. Wild life tourists have an option of visiting Bundala, Kumana or Uda Walawa national parks in addition to Yala. Experience tourists could opt to get their hands messy by drawing in the maadala or trekking through the Debara Wewa. Escape into the southern shrub jungles of Sri Lanka by visiting Yala and experiencing nature and culture the village has to offer.
Yala Village Kirinda houses 6 Beach Chalets and 50 Jungle Chalets. Rooms are designed and furnished to provide the best comfort and all the modern facilities despite being lost in the jungle. Beach Chalets are equipped with a private veranda that opens out to a view of the Indian Ocean. These rooms are furnished with a large queen sized bed, Cable TV, telephone with IDD, well stocked mini bar, electric kettle, tea and coffee making facilities, spacious bathrooms, hot and cold water, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Jungle Chalets are situated inland; walk out to the veranda and spot the wild visitors that would be roaming the back yard. All chalets at Yala Village Kirinda are furnished in keeping with the rustic feel of the surroundings. Bed linen, wall hangings, curtains, furniture and even the lighting fixtures all carry jungle motifs making it impossible for guests to forget where they are. The walls are coloured russet and the rooms decorated according to an eco theme.
The main restaurant offers a variety of both eastern and western delicacies. The village bar faces the villu, where guests could enjoy their favourite local or international beverage over a friendly conversation. Village bar also serves snacks and fresh fruit juices to replenish their thirst and hunger. The observation deck bar situated on the top floor of the hotel not only offers drinks to quench one’s thirst, it also offers a 360° view of the forest and the Indian Ocean. The swimming pool which overlooks the lake near by with a view of its diverse wild life, provides much needed relaxation after a rusty safari in the jungle. The hotel also has a meeting room for business discussions that can accommodate up to 50 packs theatre style. Guests may visit the souvenir shop for gifts and trinkets for loved ones.
| Period | Room Category & Meal Basis | Single | Double | Triple | Child (age 02 to 11 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.07.2010 - 01.09.2010 | Jungle Chalet with half board | USD 120.00 | USD 138.00 | USD 174.00 | USD 10.00 |
| 01.09.2010 - 01.11.2010 | Jungle Chalet with half board | USD 114.00 | USD 126.00 | USD 162.00 | USD 10.00 |
| 01.11.2010 - 22.12.2010 | Jungle Chalet with half board | USD 126.00 | USD 138 .00 | USD 174.00 | USD 18.00 |
| 22.12.2010 - 10.01.2011 | Jungle Chalet with half board | USD 150.00 | USD 162.00 | USD 198.00 | USD 18.00 |
| 10.01.2011 - 01.05.2011 | Jungle Chalet with half board | USD 138.00 | USD 150.00 | USD 186.00 | USD 18.00 |
Normal Check-in Time is 12.00 noon and Check-Out time is 11.00 a.m. Earlier Check-in Time or later Check-out time could be requested on a case by case basis and the hotel may agree depending on availability.
Experience Yalla Village Hotel Kirinda, a beautiful Yala hotel that takes you to the heart and essence of Mother Nature. Yala Village is situated at Kirinda, bordering the Yala Wildlife Sanctuary and the Indian Ocean, on the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka. Spanning 10 acres of jungle and endless miles of beach, the Yala Village is truly a nature resort of untamed beauty and unmatched luxury. Step out into the jungle from your luxury chalet to watch the elephants walking by or the illusive leopard sunning itself on the rocky outcrop close by