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An Ayurveda experience at Galapita, combined with yoga and meditation,
will nurture, calm, relax, detoxify, rejuvenate and harmonise your mind and body creating a sense of total health and well-being.
will nurture, calm, relax, detoxify, rejuvenate and harmonise your mind and body creating a sense of total health and well-being.
Facilities
Galapita Healing Garden is an Oasis for those seeking to replenish body and mind. An unique feature of our Spa, is its location in an alluvial gem field on the banks of the sacred Menik Ganga (Gem River) where the tranquil sounds of rippling water compliments the soothing aromas of herbs and spices. Aromatic plants, seeds, herbs and leaves, used in inhalations and steams, are harvested daily from the Garden and the surrounding forests. Rare herbs are grown in nurseries and planted in protected pockets of the forest, and harvested as and when required, while we enrich the biodiversity around us. All medicinal herbs are lovingly hand blended according to ancient recipes, recorded on Ola manuscripts, and passed down through generations.
Galapita Healing Garden Mineral Spa provides the ultimate in indulgence by gracious staff in a beautiful setting . All our treatments include a free ayurvedic consultation with our clinical ayurvedic Physician who will determine your body constitution and recommend an personalized course of action based on your Dosha and Lifestyle. Our ayurveda therapies include
the 7 day long rejuvenating and restorative Suryakantha, to cleansing therapies such as Panchakarma, or a combination of the two, and time
tested detoxification procedures. Spa luxuries include relaxing massages, facials and body wraps with Spirulina, deep tissue Thai massages,
relaxing Balinese massages in exotic Galapita style
the 7 day long rejuvenating and restorative Suryakantha, to cleansing therapies such as Panchakarma, or a combination of the two, and time
tested detoxification procedures. Spa luxuries include relaxing massages, facials and body wraps with Spirulina, deep tissue Thai massages,
relaxing Balinese massages in exotic Galapita style
Accommodation
Galapita Pavilions are made of natural renewable materials and are nestled among protected pockets of forests, paddy fields, waterfalls and a lake along the meandering river of gems.
The four Sleeping Pavilions named after trees and gems, combine intimate bonding with nature and each other with traditional comforts
The four Sleeping Pavilions named after trees and gems, combine intimate bonding with nature and each other with traditional comforts
Navaratne Maluwa - 06 persons - Two bedroom villa
Palu Maluwa - 02 persons
Kumbuk Maluwa - 02 persons
Kohomba Maluwa - 04 Persons
Naa Maluwa -04 Persons - Two bedroom villa
Excursions
At the core of Galapita is a waterfall spilling into a gorge sculptured by the river of gems. The Galapita lake and the paddy fields are beautifully laid before a stunning backdrop of Galapitagala ‘Rock upon a Rock’ in the nearby Yala Wildlife Reserve. Cradled between the emerald green paddy fields and the river of gems is the two storied ecological abode – Navaratne Maluwa, the jewel of the Navaratne garden. Across the river bridge over Sambandawala you alight on the Healing Garden. Nestled among the rocks along the meandering river of gems are Sleeping Pavilions, Healing Pavilions and Yoga Pavilions. Walks on endless white sand paths, nutritious food, meditation and yoga, and our ayurveda treatments in the Galapita Healing Gardens will calm, relax, detoxify and rejuvenate your mind and soul
Menik Ganga, the fabled river of gems itself, is your hydrotherapy spa. When it rains in
the mountains the river swells and gathers force cascading through the gorge at Galapita. Uncut sapphires and cat’s eyes
have occasionally been found rolling seaward along the riverbed. Several fine stones have been unearthed here, including a cornflower blue sapphire weighing 18 carats. If you
wish, you may try your hand at “panning” for gemstones.
the mountains the river swells and gathers force cascading through the gorge at Galapita. Uncut sapphires and cat’s eyes
have occasionally been found rolling seaward along the riverbed. Several fine stones have been unearthed here, including a cornflower blue sapphire weighing 18 carats. If you
wish, you may try your hand at “panning” for gemstones.
This traditional mining technique is effective yet low in environmental impact. Any gemstones you find are yours to keep. A wicker basket and a few instructions in the fine art of panning (which our staff will be happy to provide). You will soon be on your way to the river to start panning and perhaps - who knows? - To strike it rich !
CANOEING
Canoeing on Galapita Lake situated within the sanctuary, can be a heavenly experience in the moonlight under
a canopy of stars, or cruise around the day among flocks of birds.
Canoeing on Galapita Lake situated within the sanctuary, can be a heavenly experience in the moonlight under
a canopy of stars, or cruise around the day among flocks of birds.
TUBING
Large rubber tubes are available on request from the Agasti Lounge The ideal starting point for tubing is by the
Jacuzzi below the waterfall. After several bends and twists the river, descends to where the two branches rejoin together under a canopy of trees, (A ten minute ride). For the more adventurous type, pass the river converging
point and ride up to the end of the rapids a further ten minutes away. Buzz can vary depending on the velocity
of the river flow . Life jackets & helmets are provided.
Large rubber tubes are available on request from the Agasti Lounge The ideal starting point for tubing is by the
Jacuzzi below the waterfall. After several bends and twists the river, descends to where the two branches rejoin together under a canopy of trees, (A ten minute ride). For the more adventurous type, pass the river converging
point and ride up to the end of the rapids a further ten minutes away. Buzz can vary depending on the velocity
of the river flow . Life jackets & helmets are provided.
HIKING
Sunrise over Galapitagala can be a breathtaking experience with peacocks flying in the mist that envelops at dawn.
If you keep following the white sand paths you will be enraptured by the sight of birds, squirrels,
bees and butterflies at dawn shimmering in the light of the first rays of the sunlight.
Sunrise over Galapitagala can be a breathtaking experience with peacocks flying in the mist that envelops at dawn.
If you keep following the white sand paths you will be enraptured by the sight of birds, squirrels,
bees and butterflies at dawn shimmering in the light of the first rays of the sunlight.
BIKING
Ride by the Galapita lake down to the closest village, observing the stunning bird life and iguanas and assorted wildlife.
Ride by the Galapita lake down to the closest village, observing the stunning bird life and iguanas and assorted wildlife.
SAFARI
Dawn to dusk and into the night. You can cruise around the vicinity of Galapita or Yala National Park. you would
almost always encounter elephants or if it’s your lucky day, bear or leopard. Request in advance from our staff if
you wish to visit any of the Wildlife reserves in the vicinity such as Yala, Uda Walawe or Galoya. Remember to take along your flashlight and mosquito repellant for your night safaris
Dawn to dusk and into the night. You can cruise around the vicinity of Galapita or Yala National Park. you would
almost always encounter elephants or if it’s your lucky day, bear or leopard. Request in advance from our staff if
you wish to visit any of the Wildlife reserves in the vicinity such as Yala, Uda Walawe or Galoya. Remember to take along your flashlight and mosquito repellant for your night safaris
YOGA & MEDITATION
Meditation is described as the highest form of yoga. Eliminating stress and providing a sense of peace and tranquility, Yoga uses the physical body as a vehicle to reach the highest stage of spiritual consciousness. The southern end
of the Galapita Healing Garden where the rivers converge , the Yoga Sala is built on the magnificent Asandgala
sculptured with seven natural lotus ponds. This pavilion is a wonderful location to meet at dusk to enjoy magnificent sunsets
Meditation is described as the highest form of yoga. Eliminating stress and providing a sense of peace and tranquility, Yoga uses the physical body as a vehicle to reach the highest stage of spiritual consciousness. The southern end
of the Galapita Healing Garden where the rivers converge , the Yoga Sala is built on the magnificent Asandgala
sculptured with seven natural lotus ponds. This pavilion is a wonderful location to meet at dusk to enjoy magnificent sunsets
