The Hill Country of Sri Lanka is where the island slows down and nature moves to the forefront. With misty mountains, rolling tea plantations and cascading waterfalls, it’s a world apart from the frenetic cities and coastal towns. The area is cool, peaceful, and charming — a great getaway for lovers of fresh air and stunning vistas.
The Hill Country extends through places such as Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Haputale — each place its own enchanting world. Kandy – the cultural capital, with its sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in a serene setting around a lake surrounded by forested hills. Winding roads take you up into tea country, where emerald-green estates and pretty villages welcome you with warm ( sometimes yes, boiling) cupfuls of Invigorating Ceylon tea