Kandy: Sir James Taylor’s Loolkandura Tea Heritage Hike
ID: GYG1144886-1757631
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Land: Sri Lanka
Varaktighet:
09:00 timmar
Beskrivning
Discover Sri Lanka’s tea country on a guided hike from Galaha to Loolkandura. Enjoy panoramic views, explore the historic Loolkandura Tea Estate, and learn about the trail’s history.
Begin your day with a pickup from your Kandy hotel for a beautiful drive into the Central Highlands. Arrive at Galaha Town where you’ll meet your professional naturalist guide. After a short briefing on the trail’s history, ecology, and tea heritage, your adventure begins.
Start hiking through the Galaha and Bellwood Tea Estates, surrounded by endless green slopes and misty valleys. Observe traditional tea pluckers at work and enjoy the serenity of the highlands.
Reach Delthota Town, a peaceful highland community where you’ll rest and hydrate while enjoying views of the surrounding mountains. Continue into the forest trail section, a shaded path filled with birdsong and the scent of pine and wildflowers. This is the perfect stretch for birdwatching and photography.
Stop at a scenic viewpoint offering 180° panoramic vistas across mountain ridges and valleys — an ideal spot for light refreshments and photos. Arrive at the Loolkandura Tea Estate, Sri Lanka’s very first tea plantation founded in 1867 by Sir James Taylor. Explore James Taylor’s Seat, a tranquil viewpoint where he once admired his estate’s rolling tea fields.
Conclude the hike and enjoy an optional lunch stop in Delthota before beginning the return drive to Kandy, arriving by late afternoon filled with memories of an extraordinary journey through history, nature, and tea culture.
Höjdpunkter
- Immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka’s tea country
- Explore the historic Loolkandura Tea Estate, the birthplace of Ceylon Tea
- Enjoy panoramic mountain views and peaceful forest paths along the way
- Learn about the trail’s history, ecology, and tea heritage from your guide
- Experience authentic village and plantation life away from tourist crowds
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
Best time: Early morning for cool weather and clear skies
Wear sturdy hiking shoes and carry a raincoat or umbrella
Bring at least 1L of water, light snacks, and sun protection
Respect local tea workers and always ask before photographing people
Moderate fitness is recommended due to uphill sections
INKLUDERAT
- Professional Naturalist Guide
- Round-trip transport from Kandy
- Permit & entrance fees
- Bottled water and light refreshments
- Basic first aid kit
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.
