Forest Cyniciam Holiday Bungalow
Welimada Road Ohiya, Bandarawela, Uva Palata, 90168, Sri Lanka
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Welimada Road Ohiya, Bandarawela, Uva Palata, 90168, Sri Lanka
Forest Cyniciam Homestay offers accommodations in Ohiya, 20 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 25 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Housed in a building dating back to 1967, this homestay is 24 miles from Gregory Lake and 7.4 miles from Horton Plains National Park. Ohiya Train Station is a 7-minute walk away, and Pattipola Train Station is 13 miles from the homestay. Ambewela Train Station is 15 miles from the homestay. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 51 miles away.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Hiking
  • Family Rooms
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
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Forest Cyniciam Holiday Bungalow
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Museums

  • Ceylon Tea Museum - 34.36 mi
  • Kandy Museum - 35.69 mi
  • National Museum - 35.69 mi
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stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
My stay at Forest Cyniciam Homestay could not have been better. My hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly. My room was spacious and very clean. I have had some very good meals while in Sri Lanka but dinner at the homestay topped them all. I would return just to have the Brinjal Moju again. They also arranged tuk tuks to go to Horton Plains and back. I highly recommend Forest Cyniciam. It is also very convenient for Pekoe Trail hikers or anyone visiting Horton Plains National Park plus the Ohiya area itself is incredibly beautiful.
Nothing-everything was perfect
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this mountain homestay. The room was very spacious, spotlessly clean, and incredibly comfortable. The whole place had such a cosy, welcoming atmosphere that made us feel at home straight away. The owners are a truly lovely couple who go above and beyond to make your stay as special as possible. They kindly helped us arrange transport to Horton Plains and even prepared a delicious takeaway breakfast for us so we could leave early. We asked for both breakfast and dinner to be provided each night, and every single meal was outstanding. The food was homemade, full of flavour, always fresh, and clearly prepared with love. Portions were very generous, and everything was served with a warm smile. We absolutely loved our time here and would recommend this homestay to anyone considering it. We arrived as guests and left feeling like family. A truly memorable stay
Showers- although warm, there was no pressure in the shower.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The whole family is super friendly! They drove us to horton plains early in the morning (with a to-go breakfast). The food was delicious and super generous! The room was clean and comfortable with a mosquito net. The garden is beautiful with many flowers and benches so relax and enjoy the view.
Nothing. The only thing is an improvement, to have a mosquito net, however this did not affected our stay.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Exceptional family! Great homestay, so so kind, so helpful and skillful (fixed my leech sock in 5min top!). Food was copious and delicious! Very close to Horton Plains national park, great view at sunrise in the garden, the host loves plants and flowers, and we could discuss about the Nelus mass blooming. It was great. We will come back there if we come back to Sri Lanka! Ps: night was great: very quiet place, and temperature was also perfect to sleep! Not cold, not hot, just nicely fresh!
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A beautiful, peaceful oasis. Very homey. Loved the family vibe.
The only thing to note was that a small bathroom window was open at night and some mosquitos got in. Very trivial, but worth noting for any future guests here.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is my second stay at this place. I visited two years ago with my friends, and this time I returned with my family. Whenever I'm in Ohiya/Horton Plains, this is my go-to place for accommodation. The food is excellent, and the hospitality is outstanding.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great place! The staff was so kind, they served a fantastic dinner and breakfast. Cozy room. They helped with transport, clothes washing and a recommendation for a hike to a viewpoint and up the mount peak that was great!
All was very good!
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We loved every part of our stay! We received a delicious dinner and breakfast, some very nice tea and a lot of hospitality. Would recommend.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Mahinda and Muthu really made our stay in Ohyia/Hortons special. you will find everything you need in this guest house: clean and spacious rooms, amazing (and plenty of) food, great hospitality, hiking and traveling advice, support with transport to the national park and good conversations.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We left another accommodation the day before because it was so damp. When we arrived at Cyniciam Homestay it was like a dream. The beds were big and comfortable and we were given extra cosy blankets. The family sent on our bag for us the next day which we sent on because we’re doing the Pekoe Trail. They were so welcoming and kind and the food was absolutely phenomenal. It was the best food we have eaten in our whole trip, seriously delicious and lots of it. I genuinely think they could run cooking lessons here! We would have stayed here for days longer if we weren’t doing the hike but this is a perfect place to stay for Pekoe trail hikers. Showers are warm, the family speak very good English, they dried our boots out on a heater after a wet section of the hike. Perfection!
Nothing
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The host took extra care to accommodate my dietary restrictions and was very prompt in arranging transport for me
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
They're the best hosts we've ever seen. Clean rooms, good beds and delicious food (dinner & breakfast). A hidden gem you must visit when you want to hike in Horton Plains. We definitely recommend this place and will sure come back when we visit Sri Lanka again. Many thanks, Philippe& Freya
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely room. Helpful family. Wondeful breakfast and home cooked evening meal...would recommend that you ask for this! Host helped us out with providing a 'hot spot' for the internet.
No hot shower and be prepared for no wifi.
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
What can I say about our wonderful hosts… we have never received such incredibly kind hospitality, it was a delight. The accommodation although basic was clean and in a beautiful location with great views. Breakfast and dinner was exceptional not only in quality but in quantity too. You definitely won't leave there hungry. And always with a smile! Thank you!
The pillows are very hard!
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hospitality here was outstanding! We received such a warm welcome and the meals they provided were some of the best of the trip. We had a very filling home cooked dinner and breakfast, giving us the option to try several new Sri Lankan dishes. The whole place is lovely and you notice how much care and effort has been put in to make this a great stay. The rooms a very spacious, clean and comfortable. Can't recommend this place enough as the value for money is amazing
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This place is so good, I'm gonna write 2 reviews! The food is excellent, the family is beyond caring. The kids are real sweethearts and very helpful. I went to horton plains, with their tuktuk driver of choice, he walked all the way to the top of kirigalpotta with me, and did the whole world's end roundtrip, we had a blast. Come to this place and book ashan (tuktuk), can't go wrong!
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This was a lovely stay. We stayed for 2 nights. The food was genuinely some of the best we ate in sri lanka. The hosts were always very kind and helpful. We could not have asked for more. The room was fine. Only criticism was that bathroom was basic but this was compensated fr by other things. There are good walks from the housee, including gewtting the train to Idalgashinna or Hapatule and walking back along the Pekoe trail. Outstanding hike. The village is not touristy. We met the lovely villagers, were invted into their festivals. Perfect. True avoidance of the tourist trials!
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast and dinner were excellent and it was lovely to chat with other guests at the shared table. The owners, Mahinda and Muthu were very welcoming and also very helpful in organising transport.
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Area information

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Ceylon Tea Museum - 34.36 mi
      • Kandy Museum - 35.69 mi
      • National Museum - 35.69 mi

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • Lakeside Adventist Hospital - 35.23 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens - 35.63 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Kandy railway station - 35.69 mi

    Other attractions

      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Kandy Victoria Reservoir - 30.14 mi
      • Royal Palace Park - 35.62 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Pallekele International Cricket Stadium - 33.02 mi
      • Bogambara Stadium - 35.59 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • British Garrison Cemetery - 35.60 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Bambarakanda Falls - 3.59 mi
      • Slab Rock Falls - 4.33 mi
      • Bakers Falls - 4.78 mi
      • Elgin Falls - 6.16 mi
      • Galagama Falls - 6.36 mi
      • Parawella Falls - 9.18 mi
      • Ravanaella Falls - 10.31 mi
      • Manawela Falls - 11.02 mi
      • Lovers Leap Falls - 11.11 mi
      • Rawanaella Falls - 14.18 mi
      • Diyaluma Falls - 14.24 mi
      • Great Western - 14.32 mi
      • Kanda Vihare - 15.33 mi
      • Fairlawn Falls - 15.98 mi
      • Uraella Falls - 16.27 mi
      • Devon Falls - 17.29 mi
      • Diyanella Falls - 17.37 mi
      • Ratmal Vihare - 18.18 mi
      • Kataragama Dewale - 18.20 mi
      • Kurundu Oya Falls - 18.37 mi
      • Adams Peak Falls - 20.20 mi
      • Gartmore Falls - 20.20 mi
      • Dunhinda Falls - 20.56 mi
      • Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - 20.97 mi
      • Ella Falls - 21.33 mi
      • Dehenella Falls - 22.42 mi
      • Kirindi Ela Falls - 22.88 mi
      • Laksapana Falls - 24.27 mi
      • Aberdeen Falls - 25.30 mi
      • Dotulu Ella Falls - 27.40 mi
      • Puwakmala Falls - 28.53 mi
      • Elapita Falls - 28.53 mi
      • Victoria Falls - 29.19 mi
      • Ahupiniella Falls - 32.23 mi
      • Bopathella Falls - 32.76 mi
      • Ambakka Temple - 33.69 mi
      • Peradeniya Junction - 34.81 mi
      • Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre - 35.57 mi
      • Sri Dalada Maligawa - 35.71 mi

Forest Cyniciam Holiday Bungalow

Welimada Road Ohiya, Bandarawela, Uva Palata, 90168, Sri Lanka