Hatton is emerald green. The landscape is a green blanket of tea plantations, clumps of thick green forests, waterfalls, and manicured lawns of colonial tea planter bungalows. There is no end to the beautiful places in Hatton. From the mystic Adam’s Peak to Castlereigh Reservoir, this highland countryside resembles idyllic sceneries from a fairytale. The landscape veils itself in a mist in the mornings, clearing away for the crisp air, ideal for walks, hikes, and cycling. Its tea estates are its crowning glory, and it is the home of the most famous plantations, such as Maskeliya, Talawakelle, Bogawantalawa, and Dickoya. The road from Hatton to Nuwara Eliya has the most panoramic views mesmerising to see passing by.
Top Attractions
Adam’s Peak
This UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary natural beauty attracts Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu pilgrims, mainly to worship the footprint at the top.
Castlereagh Reservoir
Created by the dam across Kehelgamu Oya, its waters power a hydroelectricity plant. There are many picnic spots and canoeing and catamaran opportunities.
Warleigh Church
This 1878 British-style stone church is a colonial legacy. It contains a 140year old Bible, an ancient pipe organ, stained glass windows, and a wooden pulpit.
Horton Plains
This undulating plateau over 2000m high has a diverse landscape of grasslands, cloud forests, rocky outcrops, waterfalls, lakes, and endemic wildlife.
St. Clare’s Falls
Also called Little Niagara, it is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. After a three-level cascade, the water flows through St. Clare’s Tea Estate.
Mlesna Tea Castle
This boutique tea shop and restaurant opposite Devon Falls is by a leading tea exporter. It serves aromatic blends of the highest quality tea.
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