Heeloya is a rural, remote agricultural village in the Kandy district with a unique attraction of understanding how justice was meted out in the good old days. The proceedings of hearing a case by the village-headman and the location are still intact. The main livelihood of the village community is paddy cultivation, home gardening, livestock and spices. Villagers engage in toddy tapping, handicrafts, beekeeping, traditional dances etc., as supplementary income sources. A very traditional village, it is unique in that it identifies itself with practicing even to this day some of the local customs in daily life. Tourists are encouraged to work and become part of the village life by engaging in plucking fruits and vegetables for a meal to be prepared according to the local taste. They would also get an opportunity to watch some of the other aspects of this village being the Heeloya waterfall, local species and herbs.

Visitors to Heeloya can get a feel of the life in a typical village in addition to trekking and sight-seeing and a culinary experience in true Sri Lankan style! We offer these tours as half day or full.

Tour Itinerary

• Pick up from Kandy and transfer to Rangala
• Arrival time will be 7.30 A.M at the trail head near Rangala Village
• Brief description of the route and the trekking
• Starting the trekking at 8.00 A.M
• Refreshments.
• Exploring the Sri Lankan Village lifestyle with activities of Heeloya village
• Photography session
• Lunch
• Trekking will be ending up from the base of the Heeloya Village by 1.30 p.m.

Our Rates

IMPORTANT FACTORS

• Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients
• The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Chariot Tours & travels or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
• Chariot Tours & Travels does not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings while on tour.

Note – Transfers from different cities can be arranged for additional fee.