Discover rural communities, agriculture, village traditions and mountain landscapes.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Meemure
Meemure is a village in the Knuckles foothills, reached along a mountain road through forest and rural landscapes.
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Heeloya
near KandyHeeloya is a rural community near Kandy associated with paddy cultivation and guided village walks in the Knuckles foothills.
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Mandaram Nuwara
Mandaram Nuwara lies below Pidurutalagala in a sheltered highland valley, with farming settlements and nearby waterfalls.
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Haputale countryside
Haputale occupies a ridge on the southern edge of the central highlands, with tea estates and views towards the lowlands.
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Kotmale villages
The Kotmale area includes highland villages, tea and paddy cultivation, and valleys linked to the Kotmale Oya and reservoir.
Good to know
The highlands are much cooler than the coast, and mist or rain can roll in at any time of year — pack layers and a light rain jacket. Reserved seats on the hill-country trains can sell out, so we book them early.
From the first idea to the final detail, we design Sri Lankan journeys you'll remember forever.