Haputale

Haputale is a hill-country town in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, surrounded by tea estates and mountain viewpoints. Its cool climate, scenic railway journey and access to places such as Lipton’s Seat make it a rewarding stop for travellers interested in hiking, tea country and panoramic landscapes. Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory are two of the area’s best-known excursions, while Diyaluma Falls and the viewpoints along the escarpment are also nearby. Ella and Bandarawela can easily be combined with Haputale, creating a hill-country route focused on tea, hiking, rail travel and mountain scenery.