About
Founder's Message
Honorable patriot and philanthropist
Lalith Bandara Udapamunuwa
Welcome to Bathle, a unique ecovillage nestled in the serene forests atop a mountain near Bible Rock. Here, you’ll experience an extraordinary sense of freedom and lightness, as if the very gravity in this forest is softer, inviting you to let go of life’s burdens. The towering trees, rich with vibrant greenery, breathe calm into your soul, easing your mind and bringing a deep sense of relief. Bathle offers a sanctuary where the jungle’s natural harmony envelops you, filling every moment with peace. Here, happiness feels pure, as nature’s simplicity reconnects you with joy at its most authentic.
Things to do at bathle
- Spending time in infinity pool and fish therapy.
- Day out in the jungle belongs to us.
- Special night at Bathle , which you will get opportunity to experience our traditional night party with Barbecue / traditional music with bonfire.
- Hiking , night camping at Bathalegala Rock.
- Cycling.
- Delicious local and western food with customized menus and drinks.
- This area is very special for kithul toddy.
- Special tour can be arranged to Ahupini Ella ( 15km ), Dewanagala ( 12km ), Danakirigala (13km), Ancient Salawa Raja Maha Viharaya ( 12km) , Horewala ( 10km), Ambuluwawa ( 22km), Pinnawala ( 28km), Aluthnuwara ( 15km), Kandy ( 40km).
Our Location
“BATHLE ” a classic place where you can find physical and inner peace. This place located on a top of mountain in a high elevated forest.
Hathgampola – a rural village located in district of Kegalle surrounded by many mountains. The villager make their living from agriculture. Paddy and tea cultivation among of them. Many kind of spices such as clove, Cinnamon are famous in the area. People travel by barefoot, cycles, or tuk tuk to get to the village by using very narrow road.
The “BATHLE” located end of Hathgampola village, surrounded by famous Bible rock, Samasara mountain, Ura kanda.The place spreads over 30 acres of land around the mountain. There are many varieties of herbal trees, spices, and Kithul trees belongs to land.
Apart from all these resources there is very valuable story about Rama – Ravana mythology related to this location. According to villagers there are rumours that Ravana had a palace at top of Samasara mountain and there used to be a tunnel from there to this site. So logically BATHLE located on same place. Also villagers confirmed that under ground palace was built here which can access from elevators.
What is special at "BATHLE"
A finest place where you can find physical and mental relaxation. Our theme is to create a place where any one can spend their time in an isolated location while experiencing variety of life.
The founders thoughts was to not to limit the guests into a frame but they facilitate their guests to customize their requirement as they wish. So we have created multi culture which will facilitate by offering hotel accommodation, camping sites, hikers region, natural rock bottom swimming pool etc.,
We have used natural constructions materials such as unprocessed wood, mud for buildings, the accommodations have all the facilities with open roof bathrooms where you will feel that you live in a forest. Our traditionally made kitchen can provide all local and western food even though we use firewood for cooking..
Rock bottom infinity natural pool located at mind blowing landscape has given extra ordinary value to your journey. Thanks for the creators this has been made on a surface very crucial piece of land.