Haputale

Misty Hills & Scenic Tea Country

About Haputale

Haputale is a breathtaking hill town nestled on a ridge in Sri Lanka's Uva Province, offering sweeping views over both the southern plains and the hill country. Wrapped in mist, surrounded by rolling tea estates, and blessed with a cool climate year-round, Haputale is a hidden gem for travellers seeking natural beauty and tranquillity away from the crowds.

Famous for iconic viewpoints like Lipton's Seat and the dramatic Devil's Staircase, Haputale rewards visitors with some of the most spectacular panoramas in Sri Lanka. The town is also a gateway to ancient temples, colonial-era tea factories, and scenic train journeys through the highlands.

Explore Places to See
Haputale scenic view

Places to See

Discover the most iconic attractions in Haputale

Lipton's Seat

A legendary viewpoint at 1,970 m elevation where Sir Thomas Lipton surveyed his vast tea empire, offering jaw-dropping 360° vistas.

Devil's Staircase

A stunning series of hairpin bends and dramatic drops through tea-clad hillsides — one of Sri Lanka's most scenic mountain roads.

Diyaluma Falls

Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall, cascading 171 m into a scenic gorge — perfect for hiking and natural pool swimming.

Adisham Bungalow

A colonial-era stone mansion in the style of an English country house, now a Benedictine monastery surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Dambetenna Tea Factory

One of Lipton's original tea factories offering guided tours through the full tea production process amid scenice mountain surroundings.

Haputale Railway Station

A charming hilltop station on the famous Kandy–Badulla line, offering one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world.

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Beautiful moments from Haputale

Haputale landscape
Haputale tea estate
Devil's Staircase Haputale
Haputale scenic view

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