Sri Lanka
I was the Managing Director of Siddhalepa Group since 1994 and was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director in May 2022. Siddhalepa Group is primarily involved in the Manufacture of Ayurvedic Herbal range of products. Currently market its products in 40 countries including Germany, USA, Japan, India, Switzerland, Russia, UAE, Czech Republic, Slovakia, etc,. The company has received many International certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 2000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, FDA and European Pharmacopoeia. Siddhalepa also operates the best Ayurvedic Health Resort in Sri Lanka located on the beautiful sandy beaches of Southern Sri Lanka catering to upmarket guests who are health conscious. Siddhalepa Hospital, the oldest professional Ayurvedic Hospital in Sri Lanka, with 60-beds caters to Local and International patients catering to varying medical needs. Siddhalepa SPAs, the leading Ayurveda SPA company in Sri Lanka and Europe, operate Four SPAs in Sri Lanka and Six SPAs in Europe (Berlin, Frankfurt, Bad Schandau -Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain-Opening in June 2013). Siddhalepa Exports, a company involved in supplying Hotel room amenities such as room soaps, handmade soaps, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, creams, lotions, aroma pots, bath balls, herbal teas, etc., to the 4-5 star Hotels in Sri Lanka and the top end resorts in the Maldives, including Four Seasons, Six Senses, Adaran, etc. Siddhalepa also has plantations, Organic Fertilizer, Therapist Training Institute and R&D Company. It owns and manages Tea and Coconut Plantations, the largest Island-wide Distribution network. www.siddhalepa.com
The Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital is the premier facility of its kind in Sri Lanka and is situated in Mount Lavinia, just south of Colombo. This pioneering hospital is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Hendrick de Silva Hettigoda, renowned Ayurveda kidney specialist. All medicines used are authentically prepared according to ancient ayurvedic formulae and therapies are performed by a respected, professional group of well-experienced Therapists. The areas of medical specialisation include Internal Medicine; Paediatry; Psychology; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; Surgery; Toxicology; Sexology; and Rejuvenation. Resident Facilities The 30-bed hospital offers residential treatment and patients can choose from several categories of rooms with all the modern facilities. Out Patients Department A permanent cadre of ayurvedic doctors performs general physician services for out patients. Consultation of Specialists The Siddhalepa Hospital has established a network of the best ayurvedic specialists in the country. Clinics Ayurvedic doctors, specialising in the following ailments can be channelled at our clinics: Rheumatic ailments; Skin diseases; Dislocated bones and fractures; Eye problems; Childrens’ conditions; Gynecological problems; Urinary problems; Snake bites; Kidney problems; Catarrh; Asthma; High blood pressure; Diabetes as well many other ailments. Pharmaceutical Factory All medicines used at the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital, are scientifically prepared at our pharmaceutical factory. Only medically approved herbs and dry ingredients are used in these preparations. To ensure authenticity, we obtain these herbs directly from farmers. The “Panchakarma” Unit A complete course of “Panchakarma” treatment is offered at the Hospital by a specialist. This course normally takes four to eight weeks to administer. Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital Mt. Lavinia, Sri Lanka Tel: +94-11-2738622/3 Fax: +94-11-2735465
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort was is a purpose built Ayurveda Resort, 35km south of Colombo city, located on 6-acres beach front property with 50 chalet type luxury accommodation. An Ayurveda Health Resort surrounded by woodland & meadow and fronted by sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a harmonious holiday in our Ayurveda resort comprising 50 Rooms. Luxurious Chalets with TV, Radio, A/C, attached Bath with Hot water, Hair Dryer, IDD Tel, Electronic Safe, Mini Bar in Theme Rooms. The Architectural Designs of the Resort depict the ancient heritage and culture of Sri Lanka transcending different eras. Siddhalepa Ayurvedic Health Resort - Provides Traditional Ayurvedic Therapy to Cleanse, Detoxify, and Rejuvenate Mind, Body and Soul to promote general Wellness for Health conscious clients using 100% Natural Ayurvedic treatments under the guidance of experienced Ayurvedic Doctors. Siddhalepa Resort also operates a chain of Ayurvedic SPAs at Colombo 7, Mount Lavinia and Colombo International Airport. www.siddhaleparesort.com
With a vision for the advancement of the local tourism industry, the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka - then known as The Ceylon Tourist Hotels Association- held its inaugural meeting on the 9th of March 1965. Having transpired a whole year before the establishment of the Ceylon Tourist Board, the event is celebrated as a significant milestone in the evolution of the modern tourism industry in Sri Lanka. Mr. N.K Choksy, Q.C was officially elected as the first president of the association, and following a year of operation THASL recorded a total of 720 graded rooms with a total bed capacity of 1,200. And in 1973 inspired by the rapid development of the tourism industry and growth in membership, THASL joined hands with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to offer their members a more comprehensive service provision. On the 11th of August 2011, the association was registered as a company by guarantee under the Companies Act of 2007 with its current name, THE HOTELS ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA. The association has resiliently prevailed in its mission to uplift the local tourism industry amid insurgencies, natural disasters, epidemics and a three-decade-long civil war. Today THASL is the apex body of the entire hotel industry in the country. Its membership presently stands at 200 hotels and resorts located in different parts of the country, comprising reputed International hotel brands, leading local hotel chains, proprietorships and stand-alone properties ranging from Colombo 5* city hotels to all other star categories including top-end boutique properties.
Hettigoda City, the newest venture of Hettigoda Group, consist of Avarva, Mt. Lavinia, a 98-room modern purpose built hotel for medical tourism and couple of floors of retail commercial activities. It is located in the heart of Mount Lavinia, the oasis of Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka. Anarva will offer Ayurvedic Medical services with Yoga and meditation in partnership with renowned Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital which is minutes away. Most of the rooms have wonderful seaviews of the Indian Ocean while others have panoramic views of city of Colombo. www.siddhaleparesort.com