Lipton's Seat
The viewpoint where tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton once surveyed his estates, offering a 360 degree panorama over the Dambatenne tea country from 1,970 metres.
At a glance
- Entry fee: Around LKR 500
- Opening hours: 6:00am to 5:00pm
- Time needed: Half day
- Best time: Before 8am, before the cloud and fog set in
Getting there
About 27km from Ella via Haputale. Drive up through Dambatenne, or hike roughly 7km through the tea plantations from the factory.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Lipton's Seat?
- Around LKR 500.
- What are the opening hours at Lipton's Seat?
- 6:00am to 5:00pm.
- How long should I spend at Lipton's Seat?
- Plan for half day.
- When is the best time to visit Lipton's Seat?
- Before 8am, before the cloud and fog set in.
- How do I get to Lipton's Seat?
- About 27km from Ella via Haputale. Drive up through Dambatenne, or hike roughly 7km through the tea plantations from the factory.