Things to do!
At GlenMyu Estate
What's Nearby?
There are lots of places to visit that is within reaching distance of of GlenMyu Estate.
Waterfalls
Bambarakanda
Located off the main A4 road after Belihuoya
Diyaluma
Located around 45 minutes to an hour away towards Koslanda.
Horton Plains National Park, Worlds End, Mini Worlds End and Bakers Falls
One of our favourite places to visit if you are up for the 11 kilometre hike.
Make sure you get up early and get to the National Park when it opens to have a chance to see the views at Worlds End and Mini Worlds End.
Tea Factory Tours, Lipton Seat, Addisham Bungalow and.......
Places of interest and things to do within striking distance from GlenMyu (Distance/driving times).
Waterfalls
Bambarakanda Falls (20km/50 minutes) – Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka at 263m (863 ft). The waterfall is formed by Kuda Oya which is a branch of the Walawe River and it is surrounded by a forest of pine trees. There is a well signposted hike to the waterfalls and a rustic seating place where you can enjoy the falls.
Diyaluma Falls (19km/45 minutes) – at 220m (720ft) high this is the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The falls are formed by Pungala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya, which in turn is a tributary of Kirindi Oya. The bottom of the falls can be viewed from the main Koslanda Road or alternatively there are various ways to get to the top whether hiking or being driven part of the way by Tuk Tuk.
Rawana Falls (38km/1 hour) – Rawana falls
Places of Interest
Haputale Town (10km/15 minutes)
Lipton Seat (25km/70 minutes) – a scenic viewpoint where the Scottish Tea Baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his tea estates. There is a panoramic view overlooking Handapanagala Lake, Udawalawe Lake, Wedahiti Kanda Mountains and Hambantota Port. There is a hike to the top and depending upon the weather you will get a great view or alternatively you could be enveloped in mist. We have experienced both on our trips to the viewpoint.
Addisham Bungalow (14km/30 minutes)
Ella Town (34km/60 minutes)
Nine Arch Bridge, Demodora
Hagala Botanical Gardens (47km/1hour 20 minutes)
National Parks
Horton Plains/Worlds End/Bakers Falls (44km/1 hr 30 minutes)
The Coast
Arugam Bay (139km/3 hours 30 minutes)