Uga Ulagalla

The impact of your stay:

Ulagalla demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable building practices, especially in its construction within remote communities. The UGA group has purposefully chosen locations in remote and rural areas, allowing for a positive impact on these communities and a more equitable distribution of tourism benefits. In addressing the growing health concern of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) prevalent in the region, particularly in Anuradhapura, Ulagalla took steps to establish Reverse Osmosis plants in the village of Athungama, providing a crucial source of safe drinking water for 250 families. Ulagalla is actively engaged in Sri Lankan Elephant conservation, partnering with Dr. Prithiviraj Fernando of the Centre for Conservation and Research, Sri Lanka. Recognizing the impact of habitat loss and deforestation on human-elephant conflict (HEC), the hotel tracks elephant movements. The on-site Elephant Research Centre (ERC) educates guests on conservation, and through fundraising, Ulagalla supports HEC projects, including strategic electric fencing and community education programmes.