Haputale, nestled in Sri Lanka's lush highlands, offers breathtaking vistas of tea plantations and misty mountains. This charming town invites adventurers with its scenic hikes, cascading waterfalls, and a tranquil ambiance. Discover nature's splendor and immerse yourself in the serenity of Haputale.
Reaching Haputale:Haputale can be reached by main motor roads from Colombo as well as by the highland railway line that begins in Colombo.
Haputale: A Regional Transportation Hub:Haputale's railway station and bus depot are located in the center of town, providing convenient transportation options to visit Badulla, Bandarawela, and Ella in the central highlands; Belihuloya and Ratnapura to the east; and Wellawaya and Tissamaharama to the south.
Haputale Town:Haputale is a very pleasant small town with a salubrious climate, nestled on the southern edge of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The Colombo–Badulla highland railway line runs along one side of the ridge. To the north are the mountain peaks of Ohiya and Idalgashinna, while to the south lie the great plains of the Southern Province.
Excursions from Haputale:Haputale is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, including hills and valleys, tea estates and factories, and Horton Plains National Park. Lipton's Seat, a scenic viewpoint in the hills, the tea factory at Dambatenne, and the Tudor-style Adisham Bungalow, built in the style of Leeds Castle in Kent, are some of the highlights of Haputale.
Badulla is the capital of Uva Province in Sri Lanka. Badulla is located on the southeast of Kandy, almost encircled by the Badulu Oya River, about 680 meters (2200 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by tea plantations. The town is overshadowed by the Namunukula range of mountains. Badulla is about 230km away from Colombo towards the eastern slopes of central hills of Sri Lanka. Badulla and surroundings are highly recommended for eco-tourists as Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles mountains are few hours away. Special places in Badulla: Muthiyangana Temple, Dhowa Temple, Bogoda ancient wooden bridge, Rawana water falls.
About Uva Province
The Uva Province is Sri Lanka's second least populated province, with 1,187,335 people, created in 1896. It consists of two districts called Badulla and Moneragala The provincial capital is Badulla. Uva is bordered by Eastern, Southern and Central provinces. Its major tourist attractions are Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Rawana Falls, the Yala National Park (lying partly in the Southern and Eastern Provinces) and Gal Oya National Park (lying partly in the Eastern Province). The Gal Oya hills and the Central Mountains are the main uplands, while the Mahaweli and Menik rivers and the huge Senanayake Samudraya and Maduru Oya Reservoirs are the major waterways in Uva province.
