Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations.

Climates of Haputale

During the month of January, February, March, April and May you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F).

Traveling from Colombo to Haputale

Haputale has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Haputale. You want to reach from Colombo to Haputale, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Top Attractions in Haputale

Haputale has lots of places to visit.

• Haputale Mountain (2km)
• Adisham Hall (4.7km)
• Thangamale Bird Sanctuary (5.3km)
• Diyathalawa (8.9km)
• Dambethenna Tea Factory ( 10.2km)
• Lipton’s Seat (16.2km)
• Dhowa Rock Temple (17.5km)
• Ella Rock (20.6km)
• Ravana Waterfall (29.2km)
• Diyaluma Falls (35km)
• Muthiyangana Temple (40.5km)

Haputale Mountain & View Point

Prabhawa Mountain day View Point National Park is a frequent stop for travellers in Sri Lanka. A rocky bumpy path, covered with fallen leaves leads you to the helm of Haputale Mountain. And the spectacular panoramic view from the view point, 1,750 m above sea level, is definitely worth the climb. As you are hiking through tea fields, the rich flora and fauna will keep your cameras clicking non-stop. Monkeys, butterflies, woodpeckers, and other animals are here to greet you time to time on your journey. There is a Hindu and a Buddhist temple within the National Park as well. With the sky under your feet, you will be literally on top of the world. It is time to get your hiking boots on and explore this picturesque place.

Lipton’s Seat

Lipton’s Seat is perhaps the most popular attraction in Haputale. Situated an hour away from Haputale town, Lipton’s Seat is a viewpoint named after the celebrated Thomas Lipton. He was a Scottish businessman who moved to British Ceylon in 1890, where he met James Taylor and together they introduced tea gardens to the country. Prior to Lipton’s arrival, Taylor had attempted to grow coffee on the island; however, the coffee plantations were devastated by a leaf-blight. With Lipton’s help, the two men embarked on a business venture which would outlive their lifetimes.

Dambethenna Tea Factory

The Dambatenne Tea Factory was built by Thomas Lipton in 1890 when he began his tea empire, and this is the factory that manufactures his famous Lipton Ceylonta black tea. Lipton made the tea industry what it is today; with workers harvesting the tea, he sold his tea all around the world, quickly making Lipton a household name.

Majority of the tourists who visit the tea factory is mainly to witness the overall process of collecting, sieving, drying and the grading of tea. Not just that, even the equipment used in the process has been attracting the tourists year after year. You can even go and visit the Lipton’s seat which is located nearby.

Outdoor Activities In Haputale

Sunrise at Lipton's Seat

The tea plantations around Lipton's Seat are some of the most spectacular we’ve ever seen and seeing the sunrise from Lipton’s seat was a truly memorable experience. Watching the sun rise above this beautiful countryside and lush green plantations was magical, tranquil and well worth the early start we made to get there. We’d put it up there as the best thing to do in Haputale.

Walking Through the Tea fields

Haputale is famous for its tea fields and taking a walk through one is a highlight of visiting Haputale. We strongly recommend combining it with the sunrise at Liptons Seat as the walk back down through the tea plantations to the Dambatenne tea factory is stunning and probably one of the best things we did in the whole of Sri Lanka.

You don't need a guide and you will pass many friendly tea pickers heading up to work in the plantations. It was exactly the experience we were hoping for when visiting the Hill Country. 

The Idalgashinna - Haputale Railway walk

If you didn’t get enough of the views on the train from Kandy, then this walk is for you. This will give you the opportunity to be like a local, walking along the train tracks and is one of those hidden gems that is off the tourist track. It’s certainly one of the more unique things you can do in Haputale.

The walk is a really nice loop starting from the Adisham Monastery, taking you through the Thangamale bird sanctuary and then follow the train tracks all the way back to Haputale. 

Taking one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world

Haputale is situated mid-way on the famous Kandy to Ella Train, one that is often referred to as one of the most beautiful in the world. We highly recommend taking the train from Kandy to Haputale, and then onto Ella as the views from this train are spectacular.

Haputale District & Town

Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Haputale elevation is 1321m.

Haputale town has a cooler climate than its surroundings, due to its elevation. The Haputale pass allows views across the Southern plains of Sri Lanka. The South-West boundary of Uva basin is marked by the Haputale mountain ridges, which continue on to Horton Plains and Adam's Peak to the west. CNN in 2010 named Haputale as one of Asia's most overlooked destinations.

Haputale to Ella

If you traveling to haputale to ella, you can see waterfalls, mountain, beautiful surroundings & many more.

Haputale Hotels

Haputale is a beautiful & eye pleasing Area. If you’re travelling to Haputale you will find a large number of hotels with modern amenities in the area.