An ecological and environmentally friendly, harmonious resort built on the banks of the Ing-Oya river. This is a sustainable developmental project encompassing the objectives of eco-tourism. It is designed around an hydroelectric generating system using the water resources of the Ing-Oya river to generate electricity to power the entire resort complex. This Royal River Resort is located at the Watawela mountain Range, which is 6.5 km from the Kitulgala town. This natural setting has visitors remarking that it is the most beautiful setting of a hotel complex they have seen in Sri Lanka. This area is famous for its hiking trails, nature paths and the vast collection of endemic birds, such as the Grey Hornbill, the Yellow Fronted Barbet and the Scarlet Minivit, no less its virgin flora.