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eshanovilana Hatton is a scenic hill-country town in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, sitting at an elevation of roughly 4,170 feet (1,271 meters). Often called the capital of Ceylon tea country, it offers a quieter, deeply atmospheric alternative to busier hubs like Nuwara Eliya or Ella. Key Highlights & Attractions • Ceylon Tea Estates & Factory Tours: Hatton is surrounded by endless rolling green tea fields. Visitors can walk through plantations, meet local tea pluckers, and tour heritage factories (such as local estate tours around Norwood or nearby valley properties) to see the full "plant-to-cup" process. • Gateway to Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada): Hatton acts as the primary western rail and road gateway for pilgrims and hikers heading to Adam’s Peak (the sacred 2,243-meter mountain) via Nallathanniya, especially during the peak pilgrimage season from December to May. • Castlereagh Reservoir: A tranquil, mirror-like man-made lake framed by steep emerald hills and historic colonial tea-planters’ bungalows. Activities here include kayaking, scenic walks, and cycling. • Waterfalls: The region sits near some of Sri Lanka’s most striking cascades, including Devon Falls (97 meters), St. Clair’s Falls (the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka"), Laxapana Falls, and Gartmore Falls. #Hatton #Sri Lanka