Niyagama House

Niyagama House Niyagama House - your retreat in the tea plantation Kind regards,

Elke & Chaminda de Silva

Niyagama House is a retreat with seven guest rooms in the middle of our tea plantation in southern Sri Lanka. The plantation is only six miles inland from the coastal city of Galle, the World Heritage Site Galle Fort and the beaches at the Indian Ocean. In Niyagama House you can spend a wonderful holiday with yoga, ayurvedic massage, swimming in the large, chlorine-free pool, observing tropical birds or chilling-out in a hammock.

Dear Friends of Niyagama House,while we have sunny days again and our little stream in the village is flowing towards th...
01/12/2025

Dear Friends of Niyagama House,

while we have sunny days again and our little stream in the village is flowing towards the ocean very smoothly, the rest of the country is suffering.
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It seems that only the area around Galle has not been hit by what the United Nations are calling “the worst flooding in decades”:

“Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst flood disasters in two decades, with nearly one million people affected and more than 400 reported dead or missing after Cyclone Ditwah unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across the island.”


For all who have booked a stay with us:

Our place is safe, the storm is over, the sun is shining most of the day and the highway is free to bring you directly to Niyagama House.
Maybe the best thing you can do to support Sri Lanka is NOT to cancel your stay.
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For all who like to help:

We are in contact with the government hospital in Karapitiya, close to Galle and will start today with delivering big amount of water bottles to the disaster-help-unit of this hospital.

If you like to help us to help all Sri Lankans who are suffering right now, please do send me a PM (private message) and I will let you know how you can join.
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May we all be happy, healthy and free from suffering.
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Namaste from the tea plantation and have a wonderful day,

Elke
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Liebe Freunde des Niyagama House,

während wir hier wieder sonnige Tage genießen und unser kleiner Bach im Dorf ruhig ins Meer fließt, leidet der Rest des Landes.
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Anscheinend ist nur die Gegend um Galle von den Überschwemmungen verschont geblieben, die die Vereinten Nationen als „die schlimmsten seit Jahrzehnten“ bezeichnen:

„Sri Lanka erlebt eine der schlimmsten Flutkatastrophen der letzten zwei Jahrzehnte. Fast eine Million Menschen sind betroffen, und mehr als 400 werden vermisst oder sind tot, nachdem der Zyklon Ditwah katastrophale Überschwemmungen und Erdrutsche auf der ganzen Insel ausgelöst hat.“



An alle, die bei uns gebucht haben:

Unser Haus ist sicher, der Sturm ist vorbei, die Sonne scheint fast den ganzen Tag, und die Autobahn führt euch direkt zum Niyagama House.

Vielleicht ist das Beste, was du nun für Sri Lanka tun kannst, deine Buchung NICHT zu stornieren.
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Für alle, die helfen möchten:

Wir stehen in Kontakt mit dem staatlichen Krankenhaus in Karapitiya, in der Nähe von Galle, und werden ab heute eine große Menge Wasserflaschen an die Katastrophenhilfeeinheit des Krankenhauses liefern.

Wenn du uns dabei unterstützen möchtest, allen Menschen in Sri Lanka, die derzeit leiden, zu helfen, dann schreibe mir bitte eine PM. Ich erkläre dir dann, wie du helfen kannst.
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Möge es uns allen gut gehen, mögen wir alle gesund und frei von Leid sein.
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Namaste von der Teeplantage und hab einen schönen Tag,

Elke
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WHERE IS NIYAGAMA HOUSE?🤔Thanks to the internet and Google search, the World seems to be smaller than it was 20 years ag...
21/09/2025

WHERE IS NIYAGAMA HOUSE?
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Thanks to the internet and Google search, the World seems to be smaller than it was 20 years ago. And many people do travel a lot. But just in case you still not have been to Sri Lanka, I found this little map some days ago, so that I can show you.

Stepping out of the airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, it’s a two-hour drive down south to our place.

If you have never been to Asia before, here are some more details:

1.) Where is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, southeast of the Indian subcontinent, and is part of South Asia. It lies in the tropics, with the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar separating it from India.
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2.) How big is Sri Lanka?
It has a maximum length of approximately 435 kilometers (270 miles) from north to south and a maximum width of about 225 kilometers (140 miles) from east to west.
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3.) How hot is it in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with high year-round temperatures, but distinct wet and dry seasons influenced by monsoon winds. Coastal areas are generally hot, averaging 28–32°C (82–90°F), while the Central Highlands are cooler, with temperatures around 15-20°C (59-68°F).
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As I am writing these lines close to the coastal area of Galle at noon, my ceiling fan is working, I hear the leaves rustling in a breeze outside and the temperature is 30°C (86°F).
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So just in case you like to flee winter 🌨️ ❄️ 🥶 … contact me for some wonderful days in tropical Sri Lanka.

Namaste from the tea plantation and have a wonderful day,
Elke
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Attention: Sri Lanka is the most beautiful island in the world!🥳In July 2025, the global travel authority Big 7 Travel a...
12/09/2025

Attention: Sri Lanka is the most beautiful island in the world!
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In July 2025, the global travel authority Big 7 Travel announced that Sri Lanka has officially been named the most beautiful island in the world. This placed Sri Lanka at the top of its annual “50 Best Islands in the World” list.
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For me, it’s no surprise why this teardrop-shaped paradise off the southern coast of India captivates hearts worldwide. From its golden beaches stretching along an 833-mile coastline to the serene, terraced tea plantations that paint the misty mountains green, Sri Lanka truly has it all.
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You can explore old temples, stroll through charming colonial towns and visit the wildlife in many national parks.
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If it’s really true that Marco Polo himself once called Sri Lanka “the finest island of its size in all the world”, I don’t know.
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What I know is, that I am living here since 2007, enjoying everything that magical island has to offer.
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What about you?
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Come visit us and combine some days of pure relaxation and yoga with a wonderful round trip. Come and discover the magic for yourself!
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Best wishes from Niyagama House, close to Galle in South Sri Lanka and take care,

Elke
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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER😍Today, on a Saturday, on the 2nd of August, I just wanted to quickly check our ranking on Tripadvis...
02/08/2025

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
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Today, on a Saturday, on the 2nd of August, I just wanted to quickly check our ranking on Tripadvisor.

And, as always, I did not check only how we are ranked thanks to all the wonderful reviews of our guests.

I also had a look into the BEST VALUE area.

And I needed to blink… and blink again.
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As we are not a bed & breakfast place, but a luxury boutique hotel and yoga retreat, we never ranked in the Top 10 of BEST VALUE.
But today we are even the NO 1.
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So maybe you want to consider your travel plans during the cold winter season…
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And send me an inquiry about our BEST OFFERS!
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Namaste from the tea plantation from the Saturday Night Fever Celebration Party at Niyagama House
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and take care,

Elke
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STEP BY STEP…. TO THE NEXT AWARDCelebration!!!🥳Just yesterday, at the end of the high season and one day before Labor Da...
01/05/2025

STEP BY STEP…. TO THE NEXT AWARD

Celebration!!!
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Just yesterday, at the end of the high season and one day before Labor Day, I received an email from Tripadvisor. Finally, after all these crazy years from 2019 to 2023, we earned the Traveller’s Choice Award again.
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Here comes a big THANK YOU to all our guests who stayed with us during the last months and an even bigger THANK YOU to our team!!!
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We are grateful and proud. We did not give up, but we tried to offer our best service to our guests, day by day.
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So today, on Labor Day, we don’t work – but we rest and celebrate our success. And we do look forward to the next arrivals in the coming days.
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In case you are still thinking about a trip to Sri Lanka with some days filled with relaxation, yoga, Ayurveda massages and healthy food, then send me an email or a message >>> direct bookers always get the best prices ;-).
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Best wishes from the tea plantation and have a wonderful day,
Elke
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P.S.:
Dear Yoga Teacher, Coach, Retreat Facilitator,
imagine hosting your own retreat in our amazing place. We offer special last-minute options for autumn 2025!
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INSTANT CHILLINGWe have a special last-minute present for you:😄Do you like to relax some days, surrounded by tropical na...
15/03/2025

INSTANT CHILLING

We have a special last-minute present for you:
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Do you like to relax some days, surrounded by tropical nature? Maybe adding a yoga class or two? Maybe pamper yourself with a soothing Ayurveda massage? And maybe the earlier the better?
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We did activate an amazing 35% last-minute discount, which is valid for a stay in March and April!!!
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Just book on our website within five days before your desired arrival day for a minimum of two days.
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Come here and chill.
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Best wishes from the tea plantation and have a wonderful weekend,
Elke
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P.S.:
Dear Yoga Teacher, Coach, Retreat Facilitator,
imagine to host your own retreat in our amazing place. We offer special last-minute options for 2025!
✌️









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