our excursions

SRI LANKAN AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Diyadahara Lake Resort  Hotel  is one  of  the  founder  hotel practicing  responsible  tourism in Sri Lanka  from  the beginning phrase .Responsible   tourism  is about “ Making  better place  for people  to  live in  and  better  place   for  people  to visit “. Responsible Tourism was defined  Cape Town in 2002 which  is known  as  “ Cape Town  Declaration “ alongside the World Summit on Sustainable Development .

>  Generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry; 

>  Provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;

>  Culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.

Inheriting fundamental  facts  of  responsible  tourism , Diyadahara Lake Resort  hotel  introduce The “ Responsible  trail “  to  fill the  demand for  experience  and  authenticity  of  guests  as  well  as to  generate   economic  benefit to  enhance  the  well- being  of  host  community . Deliver  experience to guest and  participate host  in more  meaningful  way  ,we  as  the  provider involve  in making  conversation of every activity . All activities delivered by  getting the  participation of  real local  community  who  engage  these  as  their day today  lively hood or  traditional industries .

COOK WITH THE FARMER’S FAMILY

No one  can  deny traditional Sri  Lankan foods ,especially  when  it comes to village lunch where  villagers  inherit  traditional recipes  and  their  own  secretes  to  boom your  tasty  buds .  Guests will guide to the local farmers house where they will get the opportunity to engage in cooking with the farmer’s family. Before preparing lunch, the guests will be enlighten about the rural farming lifestyle, traditional food preparing equipment, village food patterns and health and nutrition facts etc.

FISHING WITH THE COMMUNITY

Fishing is a very famous and interesting hobby among many tourists. If  you can join a real fisherman in lake fishing [fresh water fishing ] it certainly will add to the excitement and make it a unique experience you would not want to miss. In this real fishing experience, Diyadahara Lake Resort gives you the opportunity to fish with the fishing community where you can experience both traditional and modern techniques they use after laying the fishing net till it catches the bait

VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

Trekking is the best method of exploring the nature and its marvels. We will start our trekking trail from our hotel premises with our well experienced Responsible Trail guide. This trail enables us to have an incredible birding experience along with the interaction of local community. We will walk along the village houses, temples, local boutiques, and small irrigation tanks etc. where you will be able to gather diverse experiences.