Nuwara Eliya is a city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is located in the central highlands at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft). Known as the ‘Little England’ in Sri Lanka, Hatton is located in the Nuwara Eliya District in the central hills of the country. For miles, you can see the green carpet with the tea bushes cut in order. The beauty of the lush mountains is breathtaking. Hatton’s idea is to present nature in its purest and rarest form, with soothing sounds from a fascinating waterfall, and the sounds of colorful endangered birds.
The climate in Hatton is pleasant throughout the year but be prepared for the occasional rain. The best time to visit Hatton is from January to April. This is the dry season when the average temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius. The main spoken languages in Nuwara Eliya are Sinhala and Tamil. The population is a mixture of Sinhalese, Tamils, and Moors. Many of the tea plantation workers brought to Sri Lanka by the British in the 19th century were Indian Tamils. Below is a comprehensive list of how to make the most of your vacation in Hatton.
01. Journey from Colombo to Hatton
The train journey from Colombo to Hanton via Kandy offers some of the best views of the mountainous countryside of Sri Lanka. As the train travels slowly along the old roads from Kandy, you will see remote rural areas with banana plantations and other farmland. After that, as you go further up the hill you can see nature in its true colors. Rivers, waterfalls, deep forests, breathtaking mountains and all this flows through a train window
[envira-gallery id=”3683″]02. Adam’s Peak
A popular pilgrimage center for people of all faiths, climbing 6000 steps or more will be one of the happiest experiences. At this conference, there are sacred footprints on one of the rocks which are said to belong to Buddha, Adam, or Lord Shiva. The followers of different denominations have different ideas but what they have in common is that they all believe in the sanctity of the place. You can see the amazing beauty of the sun rising from the horizon early in the morning. You can visit here at any time but the best time is from December to April. This place is full of devotees during the peak season.
03. Mlesna Tea Castle
Located in front of the spectacular Devon Falls, the Mlesna Tea Palace is nestled amidst lush green hills befitting its name. This place, which is said to be the largest tea shop in the world, is perfect for cooling off. You can enjoy a stunning view of the waterfall in front and a cup of tea from the various flavors on the menu.
04. Horton Plains
Horton Plains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a national park in the central highlands of the country. The park is also famous for its rare flora and fauna. The tallest table in Sri Lanka, the grasslands, and the network of streams and rivers give this place a diverse ecological landscape. One trekking route leads to the world-famous scenic spot. This is a 900-meter sloping slope located at the southern end of the park.
05. Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Factory
Hatton is one of the major tea growing areas in Sri Lanka. This is where some of the guides in the tea industry originated. One such tea estate is owned by Mackwoods Tea and was started in 1841 by a British captain. The company changed its ownership in 1956 and has since grown exponentially as a global tea brand.
