Dunkeld Estate

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Dunkeld Estate is a picturesque tea estate located in the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, near the town of Hatton. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich tea-producing heritage, Dunkeld Estate offers a unique glimpse into the world of Ceylon tea, from cultivation to cup. The estate is part of a region that has been synonymous with tea production since the British colonial era, when tea plants first replaced the coffee plantations that were devastated by disease.

The estate encompasses a vast area of rolling hills and lush tea gardens, where visitors can witness the traditional methods of tea plucking and processing that have been refined over decades. Dunkeld Estate is home to one of the most scenic and historically significant tea factories in Sri Lanka. Built in the early 20th century, the factory has been modernized over the years but still retains much of its original charm and machinery, offering tours that showcase the intricate process of tea production.

One of the highlights of visiting Dunkeld Estate is the opportunity to stay at the luxurious bungalow located on the property. This bungalow provides panoramic views of the Castlereigh Reservoir and the surrounding tea country, offering guests an immersive experience in the tranquil beauty of the highlands. Visitors can enjoy guided walks through the tea fields, participate in tea tasting sessions, and learn about the sustainable practices that the estate employs to preserve the natural environment and support the local community.

Dunkeld Estate not only stands as a testament to Sri Lanka's colonial past and its legacy as a world-class tea producer but also as a destination for those seeking a serene escape into nature and a deeper understanding of tea culture. The estate's commitment to conservation and community involvement makes it a model for responsible tourism in Sri Lanka's tea region.

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About Nuwara Eliya District

Nuwara Eliya is a town of central province in Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) in the central highlands and is considered one of the most important locations for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The town is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka. Due to the high altitude, Nuwara Eliya has a much cooler climate than the lowlands of Sri Lanka, with a mean annual temperature of 16 °C. But the temperature changes and sometimes it can be like 3°C. In the winter months it is quite cold at night, and there can even be frost. Although it rapidly warms up as the tropical sun climbs higher during the day.

About Central Province

The Central Province of Sri Lanka consists primarily of mountainous terrain. The province has an area of 5,674 km², and a population of 2,421,148. Some major towns include Kandy, Gampola (24,730), Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela. The population is a mixture of Sinhalese, Tamil and the Moors.

Both the hill capital Kandy and the city of Nuwara Eliya are located within the Central Province as well as Sri Pada. The province produces much of the famous Ceylon tea, planted by the British in the 1860s after a devastating disease killed all the coffee plantations in the province. Central Province attracts many tourists, with hill station towns such as Kandy, Gampola, Hatton and Nuwara Eliya. Temple tooth or Dalada maligawa is the main sacred place in Centrel province.

The climate is cool, and many areas about 1500 meters often have chilly nights. The western slopes are very wet, some places having almost 7000 mm of rain per year. The eastern slopes are parts of the mid-dry zone as it is receiving rain only from North-Eastern monsoon. The Temperatures range from 24°C at Kandy to just 16°C in Nuwara Eliya, which is located 1,889 m above sea level. The highest mountains in Sri Lanka are located in the Central Province. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with deep valleys cutting into it. The two main mountain regions are the central massif and the Knuckles range to the east of Kandy.

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