Lunuganga - Sri Lanka
Geoffrey Bawa was one of the most influential architects of his generation. In the 1940s, he bought an abandoned rubber plantation on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka which later became his residence. It stands till date as Lunuganga
Bawa incorporated minimal design elements in his structures long before it became fashionable. This tropical paradise with lily ponds, frangipani trees, and romantic pavilion comes with glorious lake views. The six antique rooms are filled with Dutch furniture, natural light & space along with antiques and artworks from Bawa’s personal collection. The glass room here is plain stunning. This is one of Sri Lanka’s finest spaces. Period.
Things to do
Wander through Lunuganga Estate to discover elements of Italian Renaissance gardens, English landscaping, Japanese garden art, & the water gardens of ancient Sri Lanka,
Bask on soft golden sands and under the shade of swaying coconut palms. Swim in the turquoise Indian Ocean and discover a new passion with ocean adventures and a wide range of water sports at Bentota.
Take a private boat for a safari adventure up the ‘Maadu River’ to explore the preserved wildlife sanctuary and local communities
Drive to the village of Handunugoda (1 hr & 20 minutes drive one way) to visit a low country tea plantation Handunugoda Tea Estate which is perhaps be the closest tea plantation in the world to the sea.
A 60 min transfer will get you to the Galle Fort, founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, it’s the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.
Colombo is well connected by flight from major Indian cities and a two hour long drive from Bandaranaike International Airport - Colombo will get you to Lunuganga.
