ACCOMMODATION ON FULL BOARD BASIS. Lake front location where humans are few & nature is plenty. Only one of its kind on the island, built using Champagne & Wine bottles, up-cycled doors, windows, Dutch roof tiles, en suite shower & toilet, accommodate up to 4 people. Everything from scavenged doors, windows to driftwood furniture, re-used bottles, re-invented trucks even local food fare in the delicate art of simplicity. If calendar shows full, write us to check availability, we have 3 units Discovered by a passionate nature enthusiast who stumbled upon the property at the height of the Sri Lankan Civil War and was inspired to put together an eco friendly nook, which offers a slice of unperturbed nature in spite of the chaos around. Today, it offers its peace to the traveler looking to escape the chaos of city life. Banyan Camp is set on the banks of Lake Hambegamuwa, in the landscape of a jungle and is a place where nature has not been rearranged by the hands of man.  Located within close proximity to the Udawalawe National Park, Banyan Camp offers a wide choice of experiences whether you wish to indulge in its rustic setting or step out into the wilderness. Its location gives easy accessibility to Yala National Park, Ella Gap, Sinharaja & Arugam Bay. The rustic eco retreat is built with harvested timber, recycled doors & windows, Palmyra leaf roof, mortar floors & walls. Lanterns provide a warm glow to the place instead of electricity. The shower & toilet have running water. Providing accommodation on full board basis (which includes all three meals & Tea / Coffee), the staff of Banyan Retreat is geared to offer unobtrusive assistance in preparation of food, setting up a bonfire & carrying out housekeeping functions that offer you creature comforts that preserve the luxury of being on holiday. We have good internet coverage and mobile reception. Enjoy a book under the shade of a banyan tree or walk away in any direction & enjoy the pleasure of a trek along the property that extends over 15 acres with borders that melt into the lake, where you will be greeted by over 20 varieties of birds & other species of wildlife. Banyan Camp is a destination choice that offers a wealth of space to conduct yoga, meditation camps etc Canoes, fishing, nature trails, Elephant safaris & Leopard safaris can be arranged on request. Transport to and from Camp in luxury A/C van or car can be organised by prior arrangement. Wildlife Safari's or trip to the Secret Falls in customised Land Rover jeeps can be arranged. Banyan Camp awaits you for your next Personal / Group retreat, Meditation camp, Bird watching excursion Nature trail. Or call / email our retreat planner to guide you in designing your experience.