Lipton’s Seat is a most famous view point of Badulla district and popular visiting place close to Haputale Sri Lanka. Lipton Seat is an observation point and at least 7 districts can be seen in this location. On the way to Lipton Seat there is a popular tea factory called Dambethanna Tea Factory which is the largest tea factory of Badulla district. The air is crisp, fresh and unpolluted. The Bandarawela hotel is an Aiken Spence Hotel, and is known world –wide for their level of quality and international standards. This beautiful hotel is located amidst the beautiful natural world of the Hills, which is mystic and serene. The rooms at the hotel emanates old-world charm and is cozy and warm, offering incredible views of the breathtaking mountains and the scenery. There is also a wide variety of exquisite cuisine offered at the hotel, including wide spread buffets.
The view from here rivals that of Worlds End and on a clear day it is possible to see all the way to the coast. The most reliable time to get the view is in the early morning, the outlook is majestic and inspiring. The surroundings are utterly glorious. A small cafe that is perched on the cliff edge here, serves the best Samosa available in Sri Lanka. Lipton Seat has great views of the tea plantations north of Haputale. You still can visit this factory and buy the most authentic Sri Lankan tea you can ever imagine. Lipton’s seat is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri lanka, Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake, Wedi hiti Kanda mountains, and also the hambanthota harbor located in the in the southern coastal area can be seen remarkably well. On the way to the Lipton’s Seat, you will also meet St. Catherines seat and Lemasthota Waterfall. St. Catherines seat is also a overlooking point in the Nayabedda estate which will provide a unprecedented and a stunning view of Bandarwela, Diyatalawa and the Uva valley to the Namunukula mountain range. March and August are the best months to enjoy and visit Lipton’s seat.
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