Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

Heina Nature Resort is an eco home surrounded by beautiful lakes, rivers, the jungle, archaeological sites and wild life sanctuaries, nested in two acre land at Kataragama, a small city located in the finest edge of the lower southern corner of the island, is one of the most visited, sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Veddah communities of Sri Lanka.
At Heina, you can soothe your body and spirit by taking a bath in the holy Menik Ganga , enjoy safari, participate in daily rituals in one of the most important multi religious holy site in the world and visit many archaeological sites.
Our premises are full of trees and vegetation adjoining Goyagala Lake and our cottages are designed with all modern luxury amenities in a rustic style so as to give the holiday makers a real feeling that they are in a village (Old Kataragama) away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Heina is the ideal place to enjoy Yala Safari, the fantasies of Kataragama the old, and its pristine beauty.
Here the dawn is greeted by chirping melody of birds, and nights lit by garden lanterns, all adding to the delightful experience amidst a perfect village setting.
HEINA gives the illusion of being cut off from the civilization due to its unique location. The natural beauty of the surrounds will help to soothe your tiered mind and relax in a typical village environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Two exclusively designed Chalets situated in a village hide out and it is only 1km to 2500 years old Kirivehera and Great Kataragama temple, 3 km to Genge Devalaya where Lord Kataragam met beautiful 16 year old girl Walliamma who was adapted by the veddah chieftain of the tribe who lived in the area, 10 km to the Yala National park entrance, and 3 km to the Kataragama city center.
Heina can comfortably accommodate 12 adults (6 adults per each chalet)and the chalets are constructed with all modern luxury amenities in a rustic style to make your holiday a memorable life time experience.