Village Garden Inn

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Muthalif sehr genossen, die Umgebung wie auch der Garten mit Terasse waren wunderschön. Insbesondere das Curry-Abendessen, was Muthalifs Frau und Tochter gekocht haben, war sehr lecker. Die Zimmer selbst ist einfach eingerichtet, aber bietet ein fantastisches Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Muthalif selbst war ein äußerst aufmerksamer, herzlicher, engagierter wie ehrlicher Gastgeber. Wir können ihn als Gastgeber sehr empfehlen. Dankeschön!

Für uns war es die absolut beste Unterkunft. Ein Bungalow in einem schönen Garten. Essen, Fürsorge, Betten, Sauberkeit und Freundlichkeit waren herausragend. Von uns bei 10 zu vergebenen Punkten 12. :))

Nichts hätte besser sein können.

We really liked the surroundings, very green and quiet and lots of wild animals. Also, the cooking skills of Muthalif's wife are unprecedented. The room was clean, but as you can expect in the countryside, there were some insects in the bathroom. Muthalif is very kindhearted and if you ask him he is very passionate to take you to places. Soon there will be 2 bikes available to check out the area by bike.

There was one hammock, which was very nice. It would be nice if there would be a second 'relaxing' spot/chair. The chairs were a bit upright, perfect for eating but not great for relaxing.

Our stay at V.G.I. was fantastic. We initially planned to stay for two days, but ended up staying a week. The longer we stayed, the more we enjoyed it—not just the accommodation, but the experiences we had. As nature lovers, we aimed to observe as many animals as possible, and we succeeded 100%. Some of our favorite sightings included giant hornbills, iguana, jardon's nightjar, giant squirrels, paradise flycatchers, pond herons, crocodiles, deer, and elephants. For transportation to Ihala Kottiyaba, there are buses from the new bus station in Anuradhpra at 12:00, 14:30, and 18:00. Alternatively, you can go to the Parasangavewa junction and take a tuk-tuk (or a3-hour walk :). What we loved most: -The friendly and helpful people in the surrounding villages. They will take care of you. -Our host, Muthalif. Everyone in the 20 km area knows him, so you can explore freely and still feel safe. -Great day trips with visits to lakes and forests, and meeting wonderful people. (We ended up at W.N park once,  didnt pay for safari or anything.) -Crocodiles cruising the nearby lake every morning after sunrise. -The delicious dinners. During the hottest hours, we enjoyed relaxing around the house. If you can't sleep in the heat, opt for the AC room.

It all good, maybe Internet could have been more stable.