A visit to Lipton's Seat
A visit to see Lipton’s Seat is one of our guests favourite things to do and see whilst they stay at GlenMyu Estate.
There are lots of other great experiences that you can enjoy when staying at GlenMyu Estate.
Whether you want to hike the Pekoe Trail, swim in pools at amazing waterfalls such as Bambarakanda or Upper Diyaluma or visit the sights around the busy tourist town of Ella you will have plenty to choose from.
Staying at GlenMyu Estate is an experience itself.
Ru is always happy to show you around the gardens so you can see what vegetables, fruits and spices we grow.
Our Sri Lankan cookery demonstration, with Ru and her mother is also another entertaining and informative experience for you to participate in on the estate.
Lipton's Seat
Lipton’s SeatÂ
Walking through the tea plantations near Lipton's Seat
Taking a walk from Lipton’s Seat through the tea gardens down to Dambetenne Tea factory is an amazing experience.Â
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The tea gardens are an iconic sight.
You will find ladies picking tea every day apart from Sundays or during some local festivals.
Where is Lipton's Seat?
Getting to Lipton’s Seat
Litpon’s Seat is accessed via Haputale Town and it will It takes you an hour to get there.Â
It’s around 16 kilometres from Haputale which doesn’t appear to be too far.
However, the road is quite narrow, windy and ascends up the hills to the viewpoint.
Although brave souls have managed to get there by car, we would highly recommend taking a Tuk Tuk. This will be less stressful and you will be providing a local person with some income.
Trust me, I’ve driven up to St Catherine which is part of the Pekoe Trail and the route is part of the drive to Lipton’s Seat.
I had to reverse several times on a small one lane track which was a bit too scary for my likening.Â
Things to do - cost and time
We would recommend taking a Tuk Tuk to Litpon’s Seat
The cost for the Tuk Tuk from GlenMyu Estate is around LKR 6,000.
The entry fee is minimal at LKR 550 per person.
There is an additional charge of LKR 100 for the Tuk Tuk to take you up to the Lipton’s Seat viewpoint.
It’s a great experience at an affordable cost.
There are lots of great things to do and see whilst you are staying at GlenMyu Estate own your holiday.
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Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
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Stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.