Ulpotha Yoga Retreat And Ayurveda Resort
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Ulpotha Yoga Retreat And Ayurveda Resort
Near Dambulla & Sigirya In The Heart Of The Cultural Triangle, Ulpotha Village 21100 Sri Lanka
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"One of the world's best yoga retreats" according to The Guardian, Ulpotha is a beautiful private eco-hideaway open to guests for part of the year; a place of total peace, where you can experience the warm, generous and gentle hospitality Sri Lankans love to offer. This oasis of tranquility is a traditional working village cradled on one side by low mountains and a lotus ringed lake, and on the other by emerald green paddy fields. World renowned for its elegant barefoot luxury and sustainable chic, Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat offers fun-filled two week yoga retreats with top international teachers throughout its winter and summer seasons. Complemented with traditional Ayurveda treatments, off-grid relaxation, free massages with outstanding visiting therapists, forest walks, boating, swimming, cycling, exploring, excursions to Sri Lanka's splendid cultural heritage sites, your stay at Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat can be a life-changing experience. Just read the reviews!
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Yoga classes
Lazy river
Free breakfast
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Massage
24-hour security
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Near Dambulla & Sigirya In The Heart Of The Cultural Triangle, Ulpotha Village 21100 Sri Lanka
Getting there
Sigiriya Air Force Base Airport
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Polgolla Reservoir Airport
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This was my second visit to Ulpotha. The last was just a year ago. An amazing, unique experience. Hard to put into words. The nature, food, yoga, and massage are all exceptional, but the village community, fellow guests, and complete sense of peace are what make it extraordinary. If you’re into yoga, nature and retreats - and even if you’re not quite - go!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Ulpotha is unlike anywhere else in the world - a little bit of paradise on earth. The people, the place, the ambience, the kindness - it all engenders a warm, enveloping feeling of welcome and well being. Once bitten by the Ulpotha bug you will be hooked and feel the need to keep returning.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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This piece of heaven on earth is like no other retreat. If you want a complete digital detox,to reconnect with what actually is important on our planet as a species,and to do deepen your yoga practice with like minded people,this glorious place is for you.The care,kindness and uncontrived way of being in Ulpotha is truly a tonic for the senses and the soul.The absence of electricity means the food is cooked over fire,giving it a quality not often tasted in our switched on world.The accommodation is beautiful and really the entire place has been crafted with such attention and sensitivity to the geography I just loved every moment of my stay.
I will be back, I actually want to live there for the rest of my life.
The highlight of my stay was doing breathing up on a huge rock,watching the sunset whilst the full moon rose in front of us.Oh, and swimming by the full moon in the lake was the icing on the cake.
I will be back, I actually want to live there for the rest of my life.
The highlight of my stay was doing breathing up on a huge rock,watching the sunset whilst the full moon rose in front of us.Oh, and swimming by the full moon in the lake was the icing on the cake.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Ulpotha was everything I hoped for and more. Wonderful staff and teachers - it instantly felt like being with good friends and community in a place that I have always known. The food was fantastic and the diversity of choices extraordinary. The yoga classes were challenging (which we wanted) with new approaches which we valued. Most of all the setting was stunning - every aspect had an aesthetically pleasing attention to detail while sensitive to the natural environment. Thank you Ulpotha!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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This is my second time in Ulpotha and it was just as wonderfull as the first time.
The place is magic, the people the sweetest, yoga the best and the food just wow.
I stayed in triple hut and that was great with own bathroom and view over the hills.
I can wait until next year when I will go back.
The place is magic, the people the sweetest, yoga the best and the food just wow.
I stayed in triple hut and that was great with own bathroom and view over the hills.
I can wait until next year when I will go back.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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There are no words to describe Ulpotha - it is simply the most magical place. You are surrounded by wonderful nature and wonderful people, the huts are amazing, very clean and spacious and the entire place seems so luxurious, although it is so simple and in the jungle! I feel completely refreshed having spent just one week there. The yoga is amazing and so are all the Ayurveda treatments. I was worried initially about the bugs/ being in the jungle without electricity, but everything works so well and is in such harmony with nature that I never felt any discomfort or fear. It is simply a magical place!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Ulpotha was everything I was hoping it would be and so much more. I found peace and clarity, so much natural beauty, THE BEST yoga instructor and a lovely group of people to share it all with during my 1 week retreat in this magical place. I can't recommend it enough!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Ulpotha felt like a world away from my usually hectic life. Everything done for you and nothing to think about. Amazing food, super nice and helpful staff, beautiful jungle setting and swimming in the lake. Simplicity at its best.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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My two kids and I had the most amazing holidays at Ulpotha. The staff and the whole atmosphere is so loving and generous.
Not being able to use the internet is an amazing experience - The kids loved it - they were free to do what ever they wanted to do - no computer or phone "dragging" them.
Books and speaking english with new people (we are from Denmark) suddenly became fun.
The feeling of really having time to other people and yourself are something we take with us home.
We can definitely recomend this wunderfull place :)
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Not being able to use the internet is an amazing experience - The kids loved it - they were free to do what ever they wanted to do - no computer or phone "dragging" them.
Books and speaking english with new people (we are from Denmark) suddenly became fun.
The feeling of really having time to other people and yourself are something we take with us home.
We can definitely recomend this wunderfull place :)
THANK YOU!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Ulpotha is a magical place in the middle of Sri Lankan jungle. I highly recommend it to anyone who like to be close to nature, who enjoys practicing yoga and want a bit of a quiet time. You will see the transformation inside! A Susi, the host, is amazing! Don´t even think about going, just go!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Hi there,
Thank you for your inquiry about holidays at Ulpotha in Sri Lanka, via Trip Advisor.
Please note that our retreats run from Sunday to Sunday, therefore, to best benefit from the Yoga foundation teachings, it would be best for you to arrive, on Sunday 1 January rather than on the 2nd (1-8 Jan.). If this is not possible, or if you prefer other dates, please let me know.
For more information, with our calendar of holidays, our Ayurveda programs and the cost, you may like to visit our "Rates & Dates" page on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please feel free to visit our website where you will find most of the answers to your questions. If after reading this FAQ page some information is still unclear to you, please feel free to get back to me. I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have, the very best way possible.
AYURVEDA
Re-the Ayurveda, as per today, I'm afraid that our little clinic has now reached its maximum capacity during this period, therefore, I'm afraid that we won't be able to offer you some treatments, but I will you on a waiting list, for the moment in case our Doctor Srilal can fit you whiles at Ulpotha. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.
Because our programmes are short by Ayurveda standards (anything less than three weeks is ‘short’), we do the basic preparatory, inhalation and purgation treatments which involves oil application to the body, herbal baths, steam baths, saunas, inhalation, rice milk packs and facials; in short, you’ll feel pampered. The programmes are a great detox and, combined with the yoga and Ulpotha’s delicious food, leave one feeling very relaxed, toned and cleansed. Please keep in mind that short treatments, which are essentially preparatory in nature, are similar regardless of your dosha type.
Dr. Srilal leaves a couple of days for the guests to acclimatise, before starting a treatment. Therefore, with a 1 week stay, you can have a 5 day Ashinsanaya (Benediction) Ayurveda package at USD-$300.
YOGA
We have guests coming with all different levels, some are beginners. Our retreat has a capacity of 20 guests when full, which allows the yoga teacher to pay special attention to the guests so all can enjoy and follow the class at their own rhythm.
Our yoga classes begin in the evening of the first Sunday of a retreat and end with the evening class on the final Saturday of the retreat, leaving you time to pack before departure on the Sunday at 10:30 am.
There is no Yoga, on the afternoon of the 1/2 day excursion trip (week one of the retreat), nor on the day of the excursion trip during week two.
I’m happy to confirm that we still have one very last space for a 1 week holiday, from the 1 to the 8 January 2017, for one person.
* As this is our very last spot left, with still too many demands for the offer, to avoid any disappointment, I suggest that your reconfirm your dates and secure your booking, with me, within 24hours!
IMPORTANT
If your arrival flight is prior to your starting date at Ulpotha or late at night (close to midnight or thereabout or in the very early hours of the morning), we kindly request you to check into a hotel close to the airport and we will have you picked up after your breakfast (9 -9.30 am), and bring you to Ulpotha in time for lunch. In such a case, please inform us of your hotel details once you have made the booking. So the best way to proceed is for you to book a flight that lands on Sunday morning, in the Colombo Bandaranaike International airport, also known as the Kutayanake airport (3 hours drive from Ulpotha).
COST
The cost for a 1 week holiday during High Peak, from the 1 to the 8 January is USD-$1,750/per person.
*(with a 5 day Ashinsanaya (Benediction) Ayurveda package at USD-$300, the total cost is USD-$1,770/per person).
INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
Included in the cost are:
· accommodation on a shared basis
· all meals, snacks, drinks
· two Yoga classes a day (except on arrival – evening class only, departure and excursion days
· a one-on-one consultation with our resident Ayurveda doctor
· an excursion once a week (1/2 day excursion during Week 1 + a full day during the Week 2)
· a one-hour massage per 7 nights' stay
· laundry service
· the use of bicycles, hot water bathing area
· taxes
Since gracious and priceless hospitality is what Ulpotha offers, tipping is not accepted and there are no additional service charges.
Not included are:
· travel costs to and from Ulpotha,
· insurance,
· Ayurveda treatments
· entrance fees to cultural sites, outside meals
. any additional massages guests may wish to book with the respective therapists. These can be arranged with the therapist subject to availability at USD-$80/per hour and paid in cash in USD., Sterling pounds, Euros or in Sri Lanka Rupees to Nirosha in Ulpotha directly.
A Typical Day at Ulpotha:
7-7:30: Tea and fruit
8 - 9:45: Yoga
10 - 12:30 Time is yours for massages and Ayurveda treatments, swimming and just relaxing
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
14:00 - 15:45 Time is yours for massages and Ayurveda treatments, swimming and just relaxing
16:00 Tea & snacks
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga
19:30 - 20:00 Dinner
BOOKING INFO:
To book please copy and paste the questions below into a reply email and answer them as best you can:
1. Full names of each guest, Male, Female:
2. Date of birth of each guest:
3. Telephone contact details:
4. Passport number:
5. Nationality:
6. Dates of your arrival and departure from Ulpotha:
7. Accommodation Type, for 2 persons booking together and sharing their hut (Double bed OR Twin beds):
8. Whether you want an Ayurveda supplement or not, and if so for how many days:
9. If you have already reserved flights to Sri Lanka or not, and if so give flight details:
10. If you will be already in Sri Lanka and coming to Ulpotha by any other means, what are they and do you need directions?
11. Where did you hear about Ulpotha?:
12. Please inform us, before your arrival at Ulpotha, if you have any medication that you request to be refrigerated:
PAYMENT: The easiest way to pay is by bank transfer.
If you prefer to pay by credit card please let me know and we will send you a PayPal payment request. Please note that there is a 5% surcharge for payments by credit card.
Our bank details are:
Bank: HSBC
Branch: Kings Road Branch
Address: 76-78 King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4TZ. United Kingdom.
Account Name: EAST POLE FOUNDATION T/A ULPOTHA
USD Current Account #: 73864715
IBAN: GB48MIDL40051573864715
BIC: MIDLGB22
SORT: 400515
Currency: USD
Please note that transfers must be made NET of all charges (ie. the transferor needs to pay all charges).
Please enter your name clearly in the reference field when making a bank transfer. This is particularly important if your transfer is coming from any person/organisation other than yourself (ie: your company or a third person).
On reception of your payment we will send you a confirmation of your booking.
DEPOSIT:A 20% non-refundable deposit is required within 7 days to confirm your booking, the full amount is due 8 weeks in advance. For bank transfers you may wish to transfer the complete amount in one go to save on the bank charges.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
We will arrange for a driver to collect you at the Colombo Bandaranaike International airport, also known as the Kutuyanake airport (3H. drive, from us), upon arrival and we will return you to the airport or drop you to your next destination after your stay with us.
The cost of a taxi to Ulpotha from the Airport is USD-$100 on a single basis and USD-$115 on a sharing basis (max 2 guests per booking/taxi), each way.
Our Check-in time is 12:00 (noon) – Check-out is 10:30 am.
YOUR VISA:
Please note all tourists arriving in Sri Lanka need to apply online for their entry visas before arrival at their website. The entire process is contained online - you apply for it (please make sure that you enter your personal email address), pay for it and receive confirmation online. You can also get it through travel agents and embassies/consulates.
*VERY IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your passport is valid for at least 180 days before your date of entry into Sri Lanka otherwise you will be refused entry into the country.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Many thanks.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Have a nice day,
Sylvie
Ulpotha
Ulpotha Watta
Embogama Nr Galgamuwa
Kurunegala District
Sri Lanka
Mobile: +94 (0) 773507088 (In Sri Lanka)
Skype: UlpothaVillage
WhatsApp & Viber (Calls & Sms): +94 (0) 77 3507088
Calls from Europe can be made to the following local UK number +442081233603 and are transferred free of charge to our booking office in Sri Lanka. Please note that Sri Lanka is 5 1/2 hours ahead of GMT.
Hi Stella,
Thank you for your inquiry about the holidays at Ulpotha, in Sri Lanka.
Stella, please note that children are very welcome to stay with us and they usually enjoy the freedom that Ulpotha offers, but please note that there are no special facilities, for children, or nannies, nor do we cater for them especially. 6 years ol is fine, as long as your son respects the other guests who come to our retreat for a peaceful holiday.
Also how far in your pregnancy will you be, and when are you planning to stay, with us?
Also, for your info, please note that the closest and best hospital to us is in Colombo, a 4 hour drive, from us.
I will send you more information, together, with the cost as soon as you confirm your dates with me.
In the meantime, for more information, together, with our calendar of holidays, together, with the programs 2016-17, and the cost, you may like to visit our 'Rates and Dates' page, on our website.
I'm happy to confirm that we still have some availability, for a 1 week (USD-$1,470/per adult), or, a 2 week holiday (USD-$2,940/per adult), during our Summer season 2016, from June 12 to August 21, as well as during our Winter season 2016 -17, from November 13 to April 2, for you and your son.
Your son will come at 50%.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Many thanks.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Have a nice day,
Sylvie - Ulpotha
Hi May,
Thank you for your inquiry about holidays at Ulpotha in Sri Lanka, via Tripadvisor.
As per my previous message, I have already confirmed to you the availability, for a 2 weeks stay, form March 1 to 15 march 2015.
Many thanks.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Sylvie
Ulpotha
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AU$33 - AU$37 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ulpotha hotel embogama, ulpotha spa embogama
LOCATION
Sri LankaNorth Western ProvinceUlpotha Village
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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