Get out and about, or simply be
You may never want to leave the lawn. But for the more adventurous, the hills around Haldummulla offer some of the best mountain walks in the country.
On the estate
- Laze on a daybed on the lawn with a book, or browse the Library.
- Sit round the garden fire pit toasting marshmallows in the evening.
- Walk the estate with our three lovely dogs, Bindi, Slushy and Lucky.
- Watch the tea being plucked by brightly clad women, and give them a helping hand.
- Visit the tiny tea factory and try the tea experience.
- For kids, there's even a trampoline to use at your own risk!
Walks from the door
Download our estate walks on Wikiloc for detailed routes, with accompanying curated playlists by Miguel.
The Portuguese Fort
30 minutes' walk
The remains of a 17th-century Portuguese fort in an eerie, fully grown pine forest next to the estate. Bring back some pine cones for the fire.
The tea village
About an hour's walk
A picturesque, colourful village of tea workers clinging to the side of the mountain. Don't be surprised to be invited in.
Idalgashinna loop
A good two and a half hours
A loop taking in the colourful village and the quaint railway station of Idalgashinna on top of the mountain.
Further afield
Bambarakanda Falls
Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, about 40 minutes by tuk tuk plus a short walk.
Haputale
The hill-country market town, about 30 minutes by tuk tuk, with its station on the Kandy–Badulla line.
Pekoe Trail
Walk sections of Stage 12 from near the estate. See the walkers' page.
Lipton's Seat & Adisham
The famous viewpoint above the Haputale tea country, and Adisham Bungalow (1931), now a monastery and museum.
Needwood tea factory
Our neighbouring factory, where most of the estate's crop goes. Guests have enjoyed visiting.
Day trips
Ella is roughly an hour's drive, Nuwara Eliya about two. Horton Plains and the Nine Arch Bridge are within day-trip range.
There are many ancient archaeological remains in and around Haldummulla. Ask Priya or Karu for local tips.
Ready to slow down in the hills?
Tell us your dates and who is coming, and we will come straight back to you, usually within the hour on WhatsApp.
Book direct and pay by bank transfer, and we'll give you a lovely pack of our hand-rolled estate tea as a thank you. If you'd rather book instantly by credit card, you can do so through Airbnb.