A villa resort on a former chena farming estate near Sri Lanka's ancient city of Anuradhapura.
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Overview
Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle
Set within a working chena estate and man-made lake system near the ancient capital of Anuradhapura.
Uga Ulagalla occupies a 58-acre former chena (shifting cultivation) estate near Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals at the heart of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Private pool villas are spread among the estate's paddy fields, ancient tanks (man-made reservoirs) and forest, with elephants, spotted deer and prolific birdlife regular visitors to the grounds. The resort's position makes it a natural base for exploring Anuradhapura's 2,000-year-old stupas and monasteries.
25
Private Pool Villas
58ac
Chena Estate
2,000+ Years
Anuradhapura History
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Ancient Tank System
Suites
Villas on the Estate
Private pool villas spread among paddy fields, forest and ancient tanks.
Pool Villa — Uga Ulagalla
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Private Pool VillasEach villa includes its own pool set within the estate.
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Ancient Tank ViewsVillas overlook centuries-old man-made reservoirs.
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Resident WildlifeElephants, deer and birdlife regularly visit the estate.
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Anuradhapura AccessA short drive to one of Sri Lanka's ancient capital cities.
Experiences
Anuradhapura's Ancient City
One of Sri Lanka's earliest capitals, with 2,000-year-old stupas nearby.
Heritage
Anuradhapura Ruins
Ancient stupas and monasteries at one of Sri Lanka's earliest capital cities.
Wildlife
Estate Safari Drives
Wildlife viewing across the estate's paddy fields and forest.
Adventure
Cycling the Estate
Guided bicycle rides through the chena estate and surrounding countryside.
Dining
Estate Dining
Dining draws on Sri Lankan cuisine and the estate's own produce.
01The main estate restaurant
02A bar overlooking the ancient tank
03Picnic dining on request
04In-villa dining available
Tank-View Dining — Uga Ulagalla
Location
Anuradhapura Region
One of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals, at the heart of the Cultural Triangle.
Located on a 58-acre chena estate near Anuradhapura.
Close to Anuradhapura's 2,000-year-old stupas and monasteries.
Home to resident elephants, deer and prolific birdlife.
Roughly 4 hours by road from Colombo.
Fly
Fly into Colombo, then continue by road.
Drive
A 4-hour drive north from Colombo to the Anuradhapura region.
Arrive
Check-in from 14:00, with an estate wildlife drive to follow.
Cultural Triangle
Villas Among Ancient Tanks
A chena estate retreat beside one of Sri Lanka's earliest ancient capitals.