Looking for places to visit in Haputale?
Nestled in the heart of the island, Haputale setting a pensive and peaceful atmosphere. The destination happy to host the tourists visiting here from all across the world that makes the destination busy throughout the year.
There are so much explore in this fascinating destination and we have selected the top 5 here which is listed under the “must visit”.
Lipton’s Seat
Paradise island Sri Lanka offers enormous stunning viewpoints and Lipton’s Seat is one of the most famous among. Everything about the place is simply amazing and fascinating. The name of the place is originated by former B
Scottish tea baron, Sir Thomas Lipton who contributed towards the flourishing of tea industry in Sri Lanka. His name is personified to a view point and made it immortal as the place is called as Lipton’s seat.
The place offers picture perfect scene that is filled with emerald hills, and rolling tea estates. The surrounding is often filled with mist which msg blocking your view yet there is so much to inspire and tempt your feelings.
The high observation point reigns in the peak of the hills of Poonagala. The view point is very much close to famous Dambatenne tea factory. You can reach the point with an adventurous hike. You may walk about 7 Km to the hill station throughout lush green tea plantations. It will feel like you are ascending towards the sky which will make you feel blessed in solitude and solace.
Diyaluma Falls
Diyaluma falls is another one of the top most visited natural attractions that you will find in Haputale destinations. Sri Lanka is famous for cascading waterfalls and record wise it is about 300 in count about the identical.
Diyaluma falls is embraced by local and international for its breathtaking beauty that will amaze the naked eyes and so the camera lenses. The waterfall is second in rand for its height and is about 220 meters high. The waterfall is also famous for its natural pool which is known as upper Diyaluma which can only accessible by a hike towards the top of the rock. What makes the waterfall fascinating is the gushing water levels that get to see at different level which produces a thriving and thrilling beauty.
The waterfall has two view points one is how it portrays at its foot level while the upper Diyaluma project a complex different view where you can revel how the waterfall appears from the top of the fall. To gain to the top of the mountain it will take about 40 minutes which allows you to enjoying an adventurous journey and you will come across a series of natural pools where you can enjoy a natural bath or swim across (if the water fall aya safe condition with required water levels).
Adisham Bungalow
Next we are taking you to one of the historical and cultural heritage in the site which is highly attracted by both local and foreign visitors throughout the year that is none other than Adisham Bungalow which is one of the most famous and fascinating monasteries in the island.
The bungalow is portraying a ultimate bliss of tranquility in a pensive setting. The house was originally hosted as the country seat for the former British colonial government offer Sir Thomas Villiers and today it has converted to a religious site.
Reigns in the misty hills, the site is 4 Km away from Haputale city. The heritage claims a historic value over a century and now operates by Benedictine monks. And it says the country house is built in the year of 1931.
The bungalow is fully of contemporary architectural and interior features claiming the lavish lifestyle and extravagance highlighted by the former owners. On a clear day the sightseers are also allowed to enjoy mesmerizing views including a few of beautiful highlights in the surrounding. If you are on a visit to mind blowing capital Haputale keep some times from your schedule to pay a visit to this beautiful mansion.
Haputale Tea Factory
Being the second largest tea producer in the world, Sri Lanka stands as one of the best icons for high quality black tea. During your stay, if you couldn’t make a visit to a tea estate and a tea factory to witness the production of fresh black tea it would be in vain.
The central highland of the country boasts the highest production of tea and you will get to see many tea plantations and factories in the heart of Sri Lanka. From the list of the tea factories you encounter, Haputale tea factory has a special reputation and recognition for the history it carries along.
Haputale tea factory comes to the picture in the year of 1890 and the project is initiated by the former well known tea planter Sir Thomas Lipton who was one of the famous figures contributed the tea history in ancient Ceylon.
If you able to pay a visit here you will lucky to witness the whole process of tea manufacturing in very much comprehensive way and at the end of the tour you will be lucky to taste a freshly made cup of tea which will promise to warm up your frozen vibes and thoughts.
Thangamale Sanctuary
The next from the list is ready to offer you complete different experience to what you explores so far. Thangamale sanctuary is another famous attraction that you get to see in Haputale destination.
Proximity wise the sanctuary is located close to Adisham Hall. And the place is a known forested zone and you will be happy to see a great variety of bird species here along with butterflies and other faunas. Apart from the wildlife beauty that you get to see here the sanctuary also allow you to admire picturesque views of the surrounding.
Thangamale bird sanctuary is a designated area which spanning around for about 131 hectares. Adding the bird sanctuary to your itinerary will surely offer you a dynamic experience to tempt your stay.
Haputale is known as one of the lush green paradise in the islands and visiting the destinations will allow you to create a series of memories to treasure for lifetime.
Editorial Staff at Ceylon Empire Travels are Specialist in Sri Lanka Travel.
