Tea Country Trekking
Nuwara Eliya, Central Highlands
Location
Nuwara Eliya, Central Highlands
Best Time
Year-round
Written By
James Perera
Traversing the Tea Trails
The verdant hills of Nuwara Eliya are carpeted with emerald tea gardens. Trek through misty mountain slopes where Tamil tea pickers work among the bushes, their practiced hands gathering only the finest leaves. Experience the landscape that produces some of the world's finest single-origin teas.
Meet the Tea Pickers
Connect with the hardworking communities that sustain Sri Lanka's tea industry. Visit working plantations and learn traditional harvesting techniques passed down through generations. Share stories with local workers and understand the human side of Ceylon tea production.
Historic Tea Estates
Visit colonial-era tea factories where the leaves are processed into the final product. Tour the sorting rooms, drying facilities, and packaging areas. Taste fresh tea at the source and understand the craftsmanship behind every cup.
Mountain Views & Lodges
Stay in charming tea country lodges with panoramic views of endless green hills. Morning walks through the plantations offer photographer's paradise. Experience authentic highland hospitality with home-cooked meals featuring local ingredients.