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We had a wonderful stay at Lunuganga. The beauty of the place is quite inexpressible. So many stories behind every nook and corner. Important fact to travelers exiting the Welipenna exit : Do call the property and get the directions clarified. The route shown in Google maps is far and the road is not great. Kudos to Teardrop Hotels for the warm hospitality. Food was absolutely delicious. Lunuganga is not your everyday vacation. It's more.…
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Date of experience: December 2020
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Really disappointed 1500 per one person nothing bad management they ask us to pay after the tour 6000 rupees no body ready to pay such a big amount as entry tickets this is not a national park so bad experance we didn't pay even a cents be care full don't be cheated
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Date of experience: October 2020
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The mind of great Jeffry Bawa becomes clear when you visit Lunu Ganga. A man who truly admired nature, was one with it, considered it his family and knew like some superior being just how to give it highlights, to frame scenes with artfully placed trees, or to view those scenes just from the perfect angle by placing simple basic but beautiful benches and tables, in the right place! Our tour guide Pradeep was excellent, there is a difference between a guide who knows facts and rattles them off to you, and a guide who knows facts, and is passionate about what he is showing to you. Pradeep is the second kind and makes you understand how Bawa looked at things and helps you appreciate the beauty of the place even more! He explained how all the steps leading to the garden and the ponds or anything in Lunuganga for that matter, was created by hand by the workers as Bawa hated noise. So machinery was hardly used to create this beautiful place. He also explained how natural light and and air is invited into the buildings. He talked about medicinal properties of trees and architecture with simplicity and ease! This is a must see for those who love architecture, landscaping and even if they didn't, for those who love to experience story book idyllic garden settings. I am determined to stay here one day, and live what Jeffery Bawa lived and see what he saw from day break to sun set!…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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It was most evident that Geoffrey Bawa was the most influential architect in all of Asia, when we took a stroll today here at Lunuganga. A phenomenal experience indeed! It was as if we were walking in the shoes of the celebrated architect himself. Every turn we took inside his residence was a reason for us to marvel at. Not only that, the reception was top notch. We were greeted with warmth and amazing hospitality, followed by equally excellent guidance throughout the entire time we spent walking in Geoffrey's garden.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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The Lunuganga Estate was the country house of the renowned Sri Lanka architect Geoffrey Bawa. The estate had been used as a cinnamon estate during the Dutch era and then a rubber plantation under the British. The small house in the estate was given on rent to the local tax collector. Geoffery Bawa bought it from it's owner intending to convert state bungalow into a week end house and create a tropical version of European renaissance garden. It is located on the bank of Dedduwa Lake - Bentota. Bawa named the state Lunuganaga which is sinhala mean salt lake. Nowadays Lunuganaga also function as acountry hotel and maintain the special ambience created by Mr.Bawa six beautiful furnished and spacious suite, all with connection bathroom have been estabished in the various pavillions which are dotted around the garden.…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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