Some of the top tourist hotspots in Sri Lanka can be found concentrated in Bentota. It is a stunning coastal city resting in the Galle District in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Bentota is quite popular among tourists as it offers an exciting array of water sports from windsurfing to jet-skiing, diving as well as parasailing. Bentota is blessed with stunning panoramas of a meandering river, serene lagoon and golden sandy beaches.
Among the scores of tourist attractions found in Bentota there is a one that invites you to a blissful wonderland, known as the Bawa Gardens. It is a fruition of meticulous gardening and expert landscaping that blends in harmoniously with the surrounding natural beauty. Bawa Gardens is an impressive retreat created by Geoffrey Bawa, a world renowned architect. He is well known for his unrivalled works which also includes the impressive Sri Lankan Parliament Building in Colombo.
Widely popular as Lunuganga, literally translates to salty river, this mesmerizing tropical retreat was once a forsaken rubber estate spanning ten hectares. Bawa bought this piece of land in 1948 with the sole intention of creating his dream home wrapped in lush greenery. The land was perched on a promontory between two low hills facing the lagoon. The lacklustre vistas of the old rubber estate gradually departed, welcoming the spellbinding vistas of an ethereal wonderland in reality.
A stroll in these gardens will take you to lush turfs dotted with realistic sculptures, facing the serene deep blue waters. Neatly trimmed hedges invite you to absorb myriads of green vistas in all directions. While some lead you to lily infested lakes, some will take you to verdant paddy fields and most surprisingly to tropical jungles, bringing you much closer to the heart of nature. These picture perfect gardens are inspired by Italian garden styles and stretches through acres of land beautifully wrapping the plantation house.
It is the perfect escape from the bustling city to experience a high dose of greenery mingled with serenity. Accommodation in Lunuganga, Bentota is an experience you would not want to miss, as you can soak up the breathtaking beauty of Bawa Gardens, all day and night. Their exquisite rooms and suites are furnished with fine antiques and art to suit the discerning travellers refined taste. The cottage by the lake provides complete seclusion and is ideal for writers and artists seeking heightened inspiration.
During your
Sri Lanka holiday do not forget to visit the scenic Bawa Gardens in Bentota, and relish a delightful experience at this tropical retreat. You can easily plan your
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