Boulder Garden is a remarkable eco-tourist hotel and labour of love, hand-built into, under and around a slew of gigantic boulders in the Sinharaja Rainforest.

The 10 suites are arranged in 4 rising tiers, linked by winding stone steps and deep corridors. Roomy and immaculately clean, they have a monastic/ medieval feel, thanks to their rock walls, metal-barred windows, big timber beams and polished cement floors. Delicious food is served in the open-air restaurant situated beneath the largest boulder - it’s not unlike dining under the prow of the Titanic. There’s also a cave bar and spring-water swimming pool nestled in the shady, quiet and luxurious surroundings.

A dream come true resort, Boulder Garden has been carefully designed to preserve the environment, help the local community and, inspire and educate people about the wonders of nature.

Living among awesomely huge boulders and exploring hilltop bat-filled caves and the Sinharaja Reserve (Sri Lanka's only significant virgin rainforest and a birder's paradise). The rain-and-spring-water swimming pool, dappled by day and lit up at night. On arrival, you’re greeted with fruits and chocolates in your room and Ayu Bowan (‘welcome’) is spelt out in ferns and flowers on your bed.