Meet Dinesh
Adventurous, Helpful, Friendly
Meet My Mother (Joyce Teacher) My mother is an English teacher and a wonderful lady with buckets of experience and local knowledge, during your stay you will interact and learn about the lifestyles o
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Mountain climbing, Cooking, Nature
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Welcome, Everyone!
Experience local culture, great food, genuine hospitality and some fantastic expeditions! The entire trip is a unique experience. It offers you an opportunity to see the remote Sri Lanka with an open mind alongside some exciting expeditions during your stay.
The varies choice of activities includes: different hikes (biodiversity temple, meditation center, tea plantation) visiting a tea factory, visiting a local market, an authentic Sri Lankan cooking class etc.
Guest access
We would like to think that this an opportunity to really go off the beaten track and experience the real Sri Lanka. The itinerary is vast and flexible, so can be amended according to your personal preferences - just let me know.
Meditation Centre Hike (duration 3.5hrs- 4hrs)
The meditation retreat is definitely worth a visit. It is a quiet and tranquil place to free your mind. It is mandatory to maintain noble silence at all times in the center. Take the scenic walk up the mountain for the unforgettable views (especially on the return at the sunset). Make sure to have your camera for the breathtaking photos. You can ake part in sessions if held at the time, you are welcome to stay and wonder about for as long as you like, although we aim for about 3.5hrs-4hrs for the entire trip.
Trip to the local market
A short tuk-tuk ride the local market where you can buy local produce for your Sri Lankan cooking class. Mrs Joyce will offer an authentic cooking class where you can get familiar with the local cuisine and tuck into some delicious dishes all cooked by yourself!
Temple Hike/Tea Factory Visit (Half Day)
After an early breakfast catch a bus to a small local town for an amazing experience. The bus journey will take about 1 hour. Hike to the Bio-Diversity Temple for jaw-dropping views. This climb is a challenging one and will require some physical stamina. Wonder about at the temple grounds devoted to the four main religions.
Have lunch and a short break in a local cafe before we head to the tea factory. It is a 30 minutes tuk-tuk ride. Here you will be shown the transformation the tea leaf takes before it reaches your cup. Plenty of opportunities for photos with the local workers as well as buying some good tea.
Time permitting, we will try to cover a visit to a local tea pluckers home, organic farm and a tea plantation. We are flexible and can alter the itinerary according to your needs.
My Pets
2 Dogs
House Facilities
- Patio
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The space
Nilambe is 20km south of Kandy. It is an interesting 1- 1,5 hours bus journey (depending on the traffic) or an hour car drive from the city. The journey in itself is an unforgettable experience! You will be passing through a mountain area with green hills, rocks, and pines, small streams and waterfalls, lush tropical forest and tea plantations.
The house is basic, yet has all the basic necessities one needs for a comfortable stay. Please do not expect luxury. Your room has an en suite shower room/toilet. There is a ceiling fan. The house is by the main road, so you will hear the vehicles passing by during the day, however, it is quiet after the sunset. The area is remote, so occasional power cuts may occur.
Meals
You will have a full board throughout your stay. Authentic, home-cooked, local food will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Local Area Facilities
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Diabetic
- Nut Allergies
- Halal
House Rules
The rate for two people for 1 night is £36.80 Minimum stay 2 nights.
Price Includes
All Meals ( Full Board)
Teas/Coffees
Excursions and Experiences
Cooking class
Accommodation
Transport
English speaking guide (My Mother)
Please note extry fees for the temple is not included, the fee is Rs 300 (5 USD)
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.