Hatton is emerald green. The landscape is a green blanket of tea plantations, clumps of thick green forests, waterfalls, and manicured lawns of colonial tea planter bungalows. There is no end to the beautiful places in Hatton. From the mystic Adam’s Peak to Castlereigh Reservoir, this highland countryside resembles idyllic sceneries from a fairytale. The landscape veils itself in a mist in the mornings, clearing away for the crisp air, ideal for walks, hikes, and cycling. Its tea estates are its crowning glory, and it is the home of the most famous plantations, such as Maskeliya, Talawakelle, Bogawantalawa, and Dickoya. The road from Hatton to Nuwara Eliya has the most panoramic views mesmerising to see passing by.
At a glance
Top Attractions
Hidden Gems
- Devon Falls is known as the ‘Veil of the Valley’ and cascades down from 318ft in height.
- Rothschild Tea Estate is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka and is synonymous with superior blends.
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple has an 18ft tall Statue of Lord Hanuman, the tallest in Sri Lanka.
- The 1845 Holy Trinity Church that sits atop a hillock was visited by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Norwood Tea Estate has been growing and manufacturing tea for over a century.
Where to Shop in Hatton
You can buy the best tea in Sri Lanka in Hatton, but other shopping whims will have to wait till you get to a more cosmopolitan town.
Where to Eat in Hatton
Tea Hills, Railway Lodge, The Kiwis, Hill Cool, Zesta Tea Cup, Edinburgh Tea Train, Lake View Pub, Hotel Olevia, The Sizzle, and Adam’s Peak Inn are the top ten restaurants in Hatton to dine from the best menus.
Top Accommodations
Ceylon Tea Trails
Ceylon Tea Trails is Sri Lanka's first Relais & Chateaux resort and world’s first tea bungalow resort, perched at an altitude of 1250 metres in Sri ...
Camellia Hills
Camellia Hills welcomes you to experience the life of a present day tea planter whilst enjoying spectacular views of Sri Lanka’s hill country. ...
Stafford Estate Bungalow
Stafford Bungalow is a heritage tea plantation bungalow, built by the pioneering Scottish planters in 1884. Located in the outskirts of the Hill resor...
Best Times to Visit
It is a year-round destination. January to April is relatively dry and warmer.