Day 01 – Kandy 

After the formalities the trail will be started from Kandy. 

Hanthana Tea Museum 

This multi-functional four-story museum in a converted tea factory which is nearly 100 years old, is set in immaculate grounds landscaped with different varieties of tea bushes. The museum has a library and a sales outlet where purchases can be made from a selection of Sri Lanka’s finest teas. At the very top is a classic tea café and a telescope for a peek at panoramic Kandy city surrounded by the Hunnasgiriya and Kunckles mountains.

The museum will offer a free tea for the guest at the restaurant and if the guest is willing to do the Tea Tasting the museum will arrange as per the request. 

On completion, proceed to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden.

Royal Botanical Garden – Peradeniya 

The oldest formal gardens in Sri Lanka, its origin dates as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and held court in Peradeniya. In 1821, Alexander Moon laid the groundwork for the present-day gardens. Spread over 147 acres, they have more than 4,000 species of plants including medicinal ones, palm trees, spices, and its renowned collection of orchids. The gardens are managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. It attracts around 2 million local and foreign visitors annually. The gardens are located approximately 5 km to the west of the city of Kandy. You can be witness the first “Tea Plant in Sri Lanka” at this garden.

Thereafter, visit to Temple of Tooth relic.   

Temple of Tooth Relic 

A tooth belonging to the Lord Buddha is said to be resting here. Buddhists believe an Indian Princess Hemamala, hid the tooth in her hair and brought it from Kalinga in the 4th century AD. The Kings who ruled the country had an obligation to protect the sacred tooth at all times and for this, it had to be moved to wherever the kingdom was established in the country. In 1603, the Temple was destroyed during the Portuguese invasion and was rebuilt with additional structures that fulfilled different functions. The octagonal shaped Paththiripuwa is known as a vantage point, the Magul Maduwa which was a court-house has distinct architecture, and the Ulpange was an abode for the king’s consorts and the Mahamaluwa, a multifunctional esplanade.

In the evening 6.00 pm can be witness the Dalanda Thevava at the Temple of  Tooth Relic. On completion, proceed to the hotel/accommodation.

Overnight stay in Kandy 


 

Day 02 – Nuwara Eliya 

After checking out from the hotel/accommodation, proceed to Nuwaraeliya. On the way, the guests can be visited to Ramboda Falls. 

Ramboda Falls 

The stream feeding the fall originates in the highest plains of the central hills. In a dramatic drop, the water cascades down from a height of 109 m and flows on to join Kotmale Oya. The fall is at its best in the rainy season. The surroundings are rich in biodiversity, particularly very rare orchids that grow in its natural habitat, and plant and animal species. The waterfall is about 500 m from Ramboda town. 

After visiting the water fall, the guest can experience several activities related to the tea industry at Pedro Tea Factory. The activities include tea picking session, tea factory visit and tea testing session. 

Pedro Tea Factory 

The estate is overlooked by Sri Lanka’s highest mountain, Pidurutalagala. James Taylor, a British national who came to Sri Lanka in 1852, planted the first tea bushes at this location, launching the line of Ceylon tea that followed. The factory was founded in 1885 and is still filled with antique 19th-century machinery. They are operated in the night to protect the tea from sunlight, which could degrade its quality. The factory tour lasts about 20 minutes and takes the visitor through the entire manufacturing process, from grading to packaging. It is open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm but is closed to visitors between 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm Photography is not permitted within the factory grounds. Lover’s Leap Ethical Tea Boutique-a leading teashop-can be found inside the estate.

On completion, proceed to Lover’s Leap Waterfall, Haggala Botanical Garden and to Gregory Lake to experience the beauty of Hill country of the highland. 

Lover’s leap fall

A silvery trail of water that hides a tale of romance and tragedy from which it gets its name. The story goes that two lovers who did not have their parents’ consent for marriage, decided to immortalize their love by leaping from the top. In an ironic twist, this waterfall is also called the ‘Beauty of Nuwara Eliya’. The location attracts many local and foreign tourists, particularly in the month of April. The fall is located on the Kandapola Road, 2 km away from Nuwara Eliya town.

Gregory Lake

British Governor Sir William Gregory built the lake in 1874 by constructing a dam across the Talagala and Nanu Oya streams. The lake has an expanse of 91 acres. It is a well-known recreation spot for boating, cycling, pony rides and stunning sunsets. The park has a walking track lined with flower beds, and a cycle track which circles the lake and makes for great rides with views. Bicycles can be hired for an hourly rate. The nearby restaurants sell refreshments. The lake is located 1 km from Nuwara Eliya town in Magastota.

 

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