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Your First Time in Tea Country

A slower approach to Sri Lanka’s green highlands.

Your First Time in Tea Country · illustrative destination photograph
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A little inspiration

Plan fewer stops and give each one more room. Hill-country roads and rail journeys are experiences in themselves, and rushing them rarely helps.

Bring a light layer, shoes with grip and flexibility for the weather. Arrange walks with a knowledgeable local guide where appropriate, and ask permission before entering private estates.

Tea landscapes are working places. Respect the people who live and work here, ask before taking portraits, and use your visit to learn as well as look.