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Located in Kaduwela in the Matale District region, Chalet in the Jungle provides accommodation with free private parking. The property features river views. Guests can make use of a garden.

An Asian breakfast is available at the campground. Right, take note. This is not a Swiss chalet so remove that thought immediately. This is a place for only those who are, essentially, predisposed to love of being outside, in the wilderness, exploring everything nature has to offer in all its glory, pain and everything in-between. If this sounds like you, read on, if not then I suggest you look for more what some may call 'luxurious' or 'comfortable' surroundings elsewhere and save yourself the trouble of walking into the jungle, attempting to roll suitcases along forest trails and across rivers. However, if this makes you think about dusting off your sleeping bag then you are in the right place. The two who have developed this jungle basecamp - think Dianne Fossey for closest example which springs to mind - are scientists. They study and discover what lives in the jungle wilderness and through their own efforts have made one tree house with flushing toilet and sink, and a surprisingly comfortable bed next to the endless torrent of the waterfall where you can have a shower, naturally if you clamber up towards it, or a bath if you feel more inclined to head downstream. There is another accommodation further up the hill and away from the waterfall which I did not visit. Treks can be organised into the jungle and up through primary and secondary forest, and to some very beautiful and remote vistas where it is clear not many people will visit for touristic purposes, if ever at all. Remember some tight fitting shoes, the jungle is merciless on feet given half the chance. The locals are obviously well weathered for such exertion, so it may not be best to follow their lead in footwear though the choice is, obviously, yours. What greets you after your efforts does feel like time has forgotten it. It is jungle. It is dense. It is Sri Lankan rainforest. Local people don't speak English so expect a guide through the forest, not a guided tour of botany and wildlife.

With 1 bedroom, this campground features a balcony, a living room and a TV. A private entrance leads guests into the campground, where they can enjoy some fruits.

Habarana Lake is 11 km from the campground, while The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna is 16 km away. Sigiriya Airport is 11 km from the property.

Featuring river views, the spacious campground is composed of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with bathrobes and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the campground.

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is 8.9 km from the campground, while Arangala Mountain Peak is 14 km from the property. Sigiriya Airport is 22 km away.

The units at the campground come with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, units at the campground also provide guests with free WiFi. At the campground, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.