Jungle Tide is about forty minutes’ drive from Kandy. The last 500 metres of the road is unsurfaced and bumpy, though passable for any vehicle if you go slowly.
If you are arriving with a driver it is much easier for him to do this in the daylight. It’s also much nicer for you if you arrive in time to see the views and the sunset. So while we take check-ins up to 7pm (and later if necessary by prior agreement) you should try to get here by 5pm at the latest.
If you are using Google maps to find Jungle Tide, ensure that you or your driver checks that the route given is “via Mount Royal Road”. Any other route may seem shorter but will prove impassable. We have reported this to Google but with no result.
Jungle Tide is a great place to relax, gaze at the mountains and do nothing!
But if you want something more, we certainly have it.
A large (12m x 6m) swimming pool; a hectare of gardens with a stream to paddle in; outdoor lawn games including badminton and a basketball hoop; shelves full of indoor games; a library and free book exchange.
And, of course, watching the birds from the comfort of a veranda chair. 44 species have been identified in our garden.
You may also see monkeys, mongooses, deer and other animals in the gardens. At night there are fireflies and small bats, and on clear nights more stars than you can count.
Badminton on the lawn
A waterfall in nearby Pulliyada village
We are a short walk from Uduwela village. You can explore on your own or, if you prefer, Martin will take you on a walking tour to visit Hindu and Buddhist temples, small kade shops, the local school, the tea muster station and, if it’s open, the amazing traditional bakery. We charge Rs1,000/- per person for the guided village walk. 50% goes direct to Martin.
We also offer a real treat – a cookery lesson with Rani who will show you how to make delightful curries with the spices we have. The charge for this experience is Rs1,000/- per person. 50% goes direct to Rani.
On our Hiking page you can find out about other, longer walks both guided and self-guided, or you can just explore the tea estates by yourself and watch the tea pickers at work. Check our maps here.
Our two dogs, Toffee and Suki, will love to accompany you on walks and will look after themselves. But if you prefer to walk without them, just tell us before you leave and we’ll keep them back in the house.
TEA stands for Training, Empowerment, Awareness and this local project is a charity we are pleased to support in its work with local tea pickers and their children. If arranged with us in advance you can visit the project’s educational centre and see for yourself the valuable work it is doing with some of the poorest people in Sri Lanka. Other than your transport costs there is no charge from Jungle Tide, but please donate to the project directly. www.theteaproject.org
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