Scottish Planter Bungalow

Visit the nearby Liddesdale Tea Estate and Factory to see how Ceylon tea is produced from leaf to cup. Accompanied by a guide, you'll walk through the tea fields before touring the factory, where you'll observe each stage of the production process, from withering and rolling to drying, grading and packing. Learn about the history of tea cultivation in Sri Lanka and the role the estate continues to play in the region today.

The visit concludes with a tasting session, giving you the opportunity to sample freshly produced teas while overlooking the surrounding plantations. This excursion offers an enjoyable introduction to Sri Lanka’s tea heritage.

Visit Horton Plains National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive protected landscapes, on a guided excursion from Scottish Planter Bungalow. Walk the park’s well-marked trails through open grasslands, cloud forests and highland plains while keeping an eye out for sambar deer, purple-faced langurs and many species of birds. The route also includes well-known landmarks such as World’s End and Baker’s Falls, with opportunities to stop for photographs along the way.

Your guide will share information about the park’s wildlife, ecosystems and conservation efforts throughout the visit. This excursion offers an excellent introduction to Sri Lanka’s central highlands and their remarkable natural diversity.

Follow a guided trail to Mahakudugala, a lesser-known hiking destination near Scottish Planter Bungalow. The route takes you through tea estates, forest paths and rolling hills, offering a chance to experience the quieter side of Nuwara Eliya’s countryside. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll learn about the area's wildlife, native plants and the history of the surrounding plantations as you make your way towards the summit.

Along the trail, there will be opportunities to pause for photographs and enjoy views across the hill country. Suitable for active travellers, this trek offers a rewarding day outdoors away from the busier tourist routes.