Sri Lanka’s central highlands are a misty haven of endless green. Explore terraced tea plantations, tour century old factories and sip world famous Ceylon tea right at the source. With cool temperatures, scenic train rides and British era bungalows, this hill country offers serenity, beauty and flavour in every direction, a refreshing contrast to the island’s tropical coastlines.

• Birthplace of world famous Ceylon tea
• Misty mountains and rolling plantations
• Scenic train through cloud kissed hills
• Visit working tea factories and pluck
• British bungalows turned boutique hotels
• High altitude escapes from tropical heat

The moment you enter Sri Lanka’s tea country, the air shifts, cooler, crisper and scented with fresh leaves and wild blooms. This is where the island slows down. Roads wind past carpeted green hills, women in colourful saris pluck tea with rhythmic grace and clouds hang low over emerald valleys.

The region’s crown jewels, Nuwara Eliya, Hatton and Ella, offer more than just postcard views. Tour working tea estates and colonial era factories like Pedro or Labookellie to learn how world famous Ceylon tea goes from bush to cup. Enjoy tastings with panoramic views or even try your hand at plucking alongside seasoned harvesters.

Don’t miss the iconic train ride from Kandy to Ella, considered one of the most scenic journeys in the world. Along the way, you will pass bridges, waterfalls and mist draped forests that make you forget time.

Stay in British planter bungalows, complete with fireplaces, rose gardens and afternoon tea on the lawn. Whether you are a tea connoisseur, photography lover or serenity seeker, tea country promises cooler days, poetic landscapes and a chance to unwind in nature’s embrace.

Sri Lanka Tailor-Made recommends it for those seeking elegant escape and highland magic.