Hill Country
Emerald tea plantations, misty peaks, and colonial-era railway journeys through cloud forests
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location_city Cities in this Region
Kandy
Sacred city of the tooth relic ringed by misty hills and a shimmering lake
Ella
Backpacker haven of tea-draped hills, railway bridges, and waterfall hikes
Nuwara Eliya
Little England in the clouds — tea estates, misty gardens, and colonial bungalows
emoji_events Bounties in Hill Country
Witness the Evening Puja at the Temple of the Tooth
Experience the sacred drumming ceremony guarding Buddha's tooth relic.
Ride the Train from Kandy to Ella
Board the world-famous blue train through tea country's most dramatic scenery.
Walk Across the Nine Arch Bridge
Stand on Sri Lanka's most photogenic railway viaduct arching through the jungle.
Conquer Horton Plains and World's End
Hike across misty grasslands to a cliff that drops 870 meters into the void.
Sip Fresh Ceylon Tea at a Hill Country Estate
Tour a working plantation and taste tea plucked that morning.
Stroll the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
Wander through 60 hectares of tropical splendor and giant bamboo groves.
Hike to the Summit of Little Adam's Peak
Conquer the tea-country ridge with panoramic views of Ella Gap.
Taste Authentic Kandyan Rice and Curry
Sample a full Sri Lankan rice and curry spread in the hill capital.
Watch a Traditional Kandyan Dance Performance
See fire dancers and acrobats perform ancient rites at the Kandy Cultural Centre.
Tour a Colonial Tea Factory in the Mist
Step inside a working tea factory and trace the journey from leaf to cup.
Devour a Roti Feast at Ella's Best Cafe
Tear into a stuffed kottu roti that sizzles and clangs from the kitchen.
Hike to the Bahiravokanda Buddha Statue
Climb to the giant white Buddha overlooking Kandy's rooftops.
Warm Up with a Devilled Chicken Lunch
Beat the highland chill with a plate of fiery devilled chicken and rice.