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Town in Uva Province
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Well known tea manufacturers (e.g. Lipton Tea) cultivate their plantations around Haputale. "Dambatenne" is one of the tea processing centers (9 km from the city). Sir Thomas J. Lipton was living on this estate and the factory still maintains most of the machinery already in use one century ago. The possibility to visit and watch those traditional production techniques as well as try different kinds of tea makes this quite a popular tourist attraction.
Famous Viewpoint 1,970 m above sea level. Incredible views, on good conditions (it may be cloudy already from 10AM on, so go early!) you can see the sea.
This large granite country house, surrounded by gardens and orchards, was constructed by the British Planter Sir Thomas Lister Valliers in 1931.
Breakfast and dinner available if requested. Nice views.
Wifi available, and meals can be ordered through a menu.
Room with incredible views from the balconies and the nice lounge. Good homecooking also.
Friendly place with big clean rooms, hot water and delicious home cooking. Hosts can provide a lot of information about the area. Free pickup service call Fazmi +94 72 915 76 16.
Satellite TV, private toilet and bath, breakfast included.
By car
A private transfer will cost between SLR 21,000-30,000. Ask at your hotel or try this website.
Walking or by tuk-tuk, as usual in Sri Lanka. One can also take the train to visit smaller places around Haputale such as Ella, Bandarawella or Badulla.
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