Badulla- Adisham bungalow

Adisham’s bungalow is one of the popular tourist destinations of those who visit Nuwaraeliya and Badulla. This bungalow (now a monastery of Roman catholic priests) was built by an English planter Thomas Villers in 1931. He has given the name of his Kentish village to this mansion and has imported all components as furniture, carpets and glasses to make sure it looked like an Elizabethan country mansion of his village. The garden which reflects the British landscaping of that era, is carefully planned and includes grass lawns, various types of flowers beds and orchards. The house is still well maintained and consists of a drawing room, library, kitchen, study room and bed rooms. Walls of some rooms are decorated by the paintings of Lady Villers who seems to be a good artist. A stable and a room used as a generator room can be seen outside. In the living room a large portrait of Thomas Villers hangs from the wall and the elegant furniture, beautiful lampshades and carpets imported from Britain are still there.

The fire place in the study room is also a wonderful creation. From the outlet freshly prepared marmalades, jams and cordials can be purchased. If you are travelling from Nuwara eliya take Nuwara eliya- welimada road up to Keppitipola. From there turn right to  Haputhale road. Travelling in this part of the road itself is a unique experience as it winds through a hilly area carpeted with tea bushes. Travel until you come across the name board. Some prefer to walk to the bungalow from this point as it ascends through the Thangamalai bird sanctuary- which is an ideal place for bird watchers. If you are coming from the other way come to Haputale town and take the temple road. It is about two kilometers from Haputale town. A vehicle can reach the place and parking facilities are available.

Tea estates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tea is a main export product of Sri Lanka. It is mainly grown in hill country but can also be seen in areas as Galle. In areas such as Kandy, Nuwaraeliya and Badulla, hills carpeted with tea bushes create a magnificent view. Busy workers plucking tea leaves with their fast moving fingers with a basket attached to the back is a common scene. There are several Tea factories which allow the tourists to observe the tea manufacturing process. Labukale is one of them and they provide a guided tour inside the factory.

Ambewela farms

Ambewela is well known for its two farms, new Zealand and Ambewela. Mostly tourists are allowed to visit the New Zealand farm which is about 4km from the Ambewela farm and can be accessed in about forty five minutes from Nuwaraeliya city.

 

There are several ways to get there from Nuwaraeliya. One way is via Nanu Oya road and another one is via Boragas junction little away from Haggala Botanical garden (On Nuwaraeliya – Welimada road). Both farms consist of large magnificent grass lands with scattered cattle and isolated trees, many other animals as goats, pigs, ducks and rabbits and outlets which sell products.