SIGIRYA, SRI LANKA
AYURVIE SIGIRIYA
Where ancient rock fortresses meet sacred Ayurvedic healing.
About Ayurvie Sigiriya
An Ayurvedic retreat of earth walls and paddy fields in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Ayurvie Sigiriya is a small Ayurvedic retreat in the village of Audangawa, built from earthbags and eco-bricks in the manner of a traditional Sri Lankan dwelling. Ten rooms face the sunrise over vegetable plots and paddy fields. Each stay begins with the in-house Ayurvedic physician, who shapes your treatments, meals and herbal teas around your doshas.
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Ayurveda, prescribed for you.
Every stay starts with the in-house Ayurvedic physician, who identifies your doshas and prescribes daily treatments to bring them back into balance. Sunrise and sunset yoga, herbal teas and the Ayurvie spa set the rhythm of each day.
- One-to-one consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic physician
- Daily Ayurvedic treatments prescribed to rebalance your doshas
- Sunrise and sunset yoga and meditation
- Panchakarma programmes from 14 nights
- Begin a programme here and complete it at Ayurvie Weligama on the coast
Dining
Sattvic food, set by your physician.
Menus are strictly vegetarian, built on organic whole foods and personalised by the Ayurvedic physician to balance your doshas. Herbal teas and juices are prepared to suit your constitution.
- Strictly vegetarian Ayurvedic menus personalised to your doshas
- Organic produce from the gardens
- Herbal teas and juices prepared for your dosha type
- One intimate restaurant seating 17
- Cooking demonstration and garden visit with village chefs
Accommodation
Earth-built rooms that face the sunrise.
Rooms are built from earthbags and eco-bricks, naturally cool and turned towards the sunrise. Interiors recall a traditional village home, looking out over vegetable plots and paddy fields.
- Ten rooms: eight Deluxe and two Deluxe Twin
- Almost 60 sqm each, for up to three guests
- King or twin beds
- Yoga mat, herbal tea station and writing desk in every room
- Air conditioning and fan, Wi-Fi and Ayurveda-inspired bath amenities
Getting Here
Audangawa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Audangawa is a farming village in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, within sight of Sigiriya and Pidurangala. Paddy fields, village lakes and three national parks known for their elephants lie close by.
- Sigiriya Airport (GIU): approx. 10 to 15 minutes by car or tuk-tuk
- Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (CMB): approx. 130 to 145 km
Activities
Village life, ancient rock and elephant country.
The hotel naturalists take guests out into the surrounding villages, lakes and national parks. A day might start with a sunrise climb of Pidurangala or a balloon flight over the Cultural Triangle, and end with the evening pooja at the village temple.
- Jeep safaris in Minneriya, Kaudulla or Eco Park with a naturalist
- E-bike rides through the village and on to Sigiriya
- Sunrise hike at Pidurangala, then breakfast by Thalkote Lake
- Pottery, cookery and paper-making with local craftspeople
What’s Included
Everything taken care of
Consultations
Ayurvedic doctor consultations at the start and end of your stay, and around every three days in between.
Daily Treatments
Around two hours of Ayurvedic treatment daily, with prescribed Ayurvedic medication included.
Meals & Yoga
All meals, herbal teas and juices prepared for your dosha type, plus sunrise and sunset yoga and meditation.
Guide Price
All stays quoted on a bespoke basis
Minimum stays apply from November to April. Rate varies by season, room type and duration. Contact us for a tailored proposal.