Hill country
Haputale
A ridge-top town with views to the plains
Haputale sits right on the southern edge of the hill country, so on a clear morning the view stretches across the plains towards the south coast. It is quieter and cheaper than Ella, which is under an hour away. Go early to Lipton's Seat, where Thomas Lipton looked out over his tea estates, then walk down through the Dambatenne estate. The railway runs through the town, so it is easy to arrive by train.
Haputale
- Part of the island
- Hill country
- Suggested stay
- 2 nights
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: best
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: good
- Jun: good
- Jul: good
- Aug: good
- Sep: good
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: good
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Hotel Olinka
$26Guesthouse-style hotel in Haputale with a garden, terrace, family rooms and a restaurant.
Restaurant · Breakfast · Family rooms · Parking
Amaya View Guest Inn
$28Guest inn in Haputale with family rooms, balconies and a restaurant.
Restaurant · Family rooms · Parking
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Mountain Paradise Bliss Guest House
$33Guesthouse in Haputale with family rooms, balconies and a restaurant.
Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Family rooms · Parking
Tranquil Edge Villa
$47Villa stay in Haputale with family rooms, balconies, a garden and a restaurant.
Restaurant · Family rooms · Parking
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Vantage hills Haputale
$105Hotel in Haputale with an infinity pool, a restaurant and balconies.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Breakfast