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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Knuckles Backpackers Hut with waterfall view

Infinity pool trail, Ranamure, Kaduwela, lk

Knuckles Backpackers Hut with waterfall view - main view

About the Property

Scenic Garden Setting
Knuckles Backpackers Hut offers a tranquil escape with a picturesque garden and stunning waterfall views.

Delicious Asian Breakfast
Start your day right with a tasty Asian breakfast served fresh every morning at the lodge.

Convenient Location
Located just 72 km from Sigiriya Airport, Knuckles Backpackers Hut provides easy access for travelers.

To experience serenity and comfort amidst nature, book your stay at Knuckles Backpackers Hut today!

Facilities & Amenities

Room service
Non-smoking throughout
Japanese garden
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent13 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the stunning location and frequently praise the unique back-to-basic experience.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service8.4
Location8.9
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.4
Value for Money7.9
Food and Beverage8.4
Overall Experience8.4

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TnlNL
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 14, 2025

"Prachtige omgeving in middle of nowhere"

8.0

Prachtige ervaring, niet willen missen. De omgeving ligt tussen de Knuckles mountains en de rivier ranumure. Je verblijft hier in een primitieve Boomhut (met wat insecten) voor max 4 personen. Je hebt een buitendouche. Vlakbij na wat klauteren heb je een waterpoel en een waterval waar je in kunt dobberen. Licht komt via een door zon opgeladen accu. Er is geen internet/telefoon etc. Back to basic. Hele vriendelijke mensen en de locals zorgen voor het eten en het gidsen. 2 nachten is prima om te verblijven.

We hebben gewandeld/ gehiked naar een waterval met prachtig uitzicht. Echter duurde de trip voor ons te lang. Was 33 km in totaal, 11 uur onderweg geweest met stops. Duurde ook langer door een ontstane knieblessure gedurende de tocht. Misschien ook een kortere route aanbieden

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maxnlNL
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 23, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Dit was niet normaal!! De accomodatie midden in de jungle even helemaal terug naar de basis! De hike is een van de gaafste dingen die we ooit gedaan hebben 8,5 uur op pad met Abi die de dichtbegroeide jungle helemaal uit ze hoofd kent! Je komt op de meest geweldige plekken echt onvergetelijk. Je krijgt onderweg genoeg te eten en te drinken en vooraf een stevig ontbijt die je ook echt nodig hebt voor deze uitdagende hike die zeker niet voor beginners is!

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ThomasgbGB
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 18, 2025

"Very good"

8.0
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JenniferauAU
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solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 7, 2025

"Fulfilling my childhood fantasies of living in a treehouse."

10.0

This place honestly felt like a fairytale. You wind your way in through a lush rainforest path, skip across a felled tree and stumble upon a treehouse nestled in a clearing right by a bubbling brook. Loved the adventure, loved the location, would love to have stayed longer.

The power situation is a bit iffy, but just means you need to be a little organised and make sure things are charged before you arrive.

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GeorgiagbGB
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2025

"Once in a lifetime experience, not for the faint of heart but totally worth it if you make the effort! Everyone was so l"

8.0
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GiuliaitIT
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 10, 2025

"A nightmare stay in a beautiful place"

1.0

I am a nature lover and I was attracted by the position of this place in the middle of the jungle

However the place was a nightmare as it’s not totally aligned with the pictures showed. It was very very dirty. No towels and sheet. Wholes in the bed. I was expected bugs and for me no problem since we are in the middle of jungle but it was also full of rats. It was looking like an abandoned house. The window was totally opened at the top and we had to put pillows to avoid animals enter the place. The food was awful. Totally overprice, we spent 60$.

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BenlaLA
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 3, 2024

"Very good"

8.0

Really cool little cabin in the middle of nowhere. Good waterfall and swimming spots near cabin. Cute town and villages close by.

Hard to find, get to Ranamure then turn right up a hill on a gravel and broken road.

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PauesES
Verified booking
with friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 25, 2024

"Place to disconnect and enjoy nature"

9.0

The hut is in the middle of the jungle. A real experience. Doing a trekking there with the guide is one of the best things you can do. A place to disconnect

Difficult to find the hut, there should be more signs

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SarahdeDE
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 14, 2024

"Exceptional"

10.0

Beautiful hide out in the jungle. Incredible nature, very kind and helpful owner and staff. Best food!

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AstridesES
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 10, 2024

"Amazing wild experience"

8.0

It is a real adventure. If you want to experience wildlife in the middle of a forest, that is the best choice. You should be prepared to walk and leave comfort and fears at home. This hut is an authentic way to get into the wildlife. Good food, good guide, and one of the best trekking I have ever seen

The facilities will challenge you out of your comfort zone.

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