Lipton’s Seat

What?
This is a hilltop viewpoint, famous for Sir Thomas Lipton’s tea estate and stunning sunrise views.

Where?
It is located near Haputale and approximately 180 km from Colombo.

When?
The best time to visit is from January to March for clear skies and panoramic views

It is located on the top of the Poonagala hill near the Dambetenna tea factory in Poonagala. The place gets this name after the famous tea planter Sir Thomas Lipton used this place to survey the surrounding region of his tea plantations.

To reach the place, you have to climb about 7 km through rich tea plantations. Some parts of the roads are still not repaired since the British built them. Therefore the original stone constructions are abided. From Lipton’s View you can entertain and have a conspicuous view of the Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces including 7 districts.

Lipton’s Seat is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri Lanka. Handapanagala Lake, Chandrika Lake, Udawalwe Lake, WediHiti Kanda mountains, and also the Hambanthota Harbor located in the southern coastal area can be seen remarkably. It is recommended to arrive before 10.00 am to Lipton’s Seat.