Hatton, Sri Lanka

A brief look

woods, waterfalls, and the groomed lawns of colonial tea planter homes. Hatton is full with breathtaking locations. From Adam's Peak to Castlereigh Reservoir, the highland scenery resembles scenes from a fantasy. In the mornings, the terrain is shrouded in mist, allowing for fresh air, which is great for walks, treks, and cycling.Its tea estates are its crowning feature, and it is home to some of the most well-known plantations in the world, including Maskeliya, Talawakelle, Bogawantalawa, and Dickoya. The route from Hatton to Nuwara Eliya boasts the most breathtaking panoramic vistas that are a sight to behold.

Popular Tourist spots

Adam’s Peak

This UNESCO World Heritage Site of exceptional natural beauty draws Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu visitors, mostly to worship the footprint at the summit.

Castlereagh Reservoir

Its waters, created by the dam across Kehelgamu Oya, power a hydroelectricity plant. There are several picnic areas as well as canoeing and catamaran rides.

Warleigh Church

This British-style stone church, built in 1878, is a colonial relic. It is home to a 140-year-old Bible, an antique pipe organ, stained-glass windows, and a wooden pulpit.

Horton Plains

This undulating plateau, which rises beyond 2000 meters, features a diversified panorama of grasslands, cloud forests, rocky outcrops, waterfalls, lakes, and rare animals.

St. Clare’s Falls

It is one of Sri Lanka's largest waterfalls, sometimes known as Little Niagara. The water pours through St. Clare's Tea Estate after a three-level cascade.

Mlesna Tea Castle

A major tea exporter owns and operates this boutique tea business and restaurant overlooking Devon Falls. It offers fragrant tea blends of the greatest quality.

To Do List

Devon Falls is known as the ‘Veil of the Valley’ and cascades down from 318ft in height.
Rothschild Tea Estate is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka and is synonymous with superior blends.
The 1845 Holy Trinity Church that sits atop a hillock was visited by Queen Elizabeth II.
Dakinigiriya ViNorwood Tea Estate has been growing and manufacturing tea for over a century.hara is a little-visited ruined monastery that has a lake and caves.
Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple has an 18ft tall Statue of Lord Hanuman, the tallest in Sri Lanka.