Sri Lanka

Tea Plantations of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is home to some of the lushest tea estates you can visit. The most popular places to visit tea plantations in Sri Lanka are Kandy, Ella, Haputale, and Nuwara Eliya, where a cool, misty climate makes for excellent growing conditions. Our driver recommended the Damro Tea Factory, one of the oldest tea plantations in Sri Lanka.

Tea Plantations of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: The ultimate 2-week itinerary for culture, wildlife & endless beaches
Day 4 - 5
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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

On the road - enjoy the scenic routes

When driving through the highlands of central Sri Lanka, enjoy the scenic routes alongside lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and stunning viewpoints.

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Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway, Hali-ela, Sri Lanka

Damro Tea Plantation

Damro possess over 5,000 hectares of lush tea plantations, spread across all major tea-growing regions in Sri Lanka. Labookellie factory is situated in the hills of Nuwara Eliya. The estate is recognized as the second oldest tea plantation on the island and is known for producing some of Ceylon’s finest Teas.

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Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway, Hali-ela, Sri Lanka

Damro Tea Factory

At the Damro Tea plantation you are offered to have a guided, free factory tour. The tour guide took us around to the different sections of the factory and talked about the leaves, machines, different types of tea, etc. Afterwards you can have a taste in the tea lounge and don't forgot to buy some tea in their shop to take home with you.