Idalgashinna Railway & High Plateau Adventure (3 Days)

Visiting Items List

Idalgashinna Railway Station: Picturesque station between Haputale and Ohiya
Idalgashinna–Ohiya Railway Walk: 8 km trek through 14 tunnels
Lipton's Seat: Famous tea country viewpoint (best for sunrise)
Adisham Bungalow: Colonial heritage and Benedictine Monastery
Thangamale Bird Sanctuary: Adjacent nature reserve for birdwatching
Haputale Viewpoint: Sweeping views of the southern plains

Travel to Idalgashinna

Depart Colombo by early morning train (most scenic) or private car to Idalgashinna.

Check into your guesthouse. Enjoy the misty, tranquil highland air.

Distance: 175–200 km | Time: Train: 7 hrs | Car: 3.5 hrs

Method: Train or Car/Taxi

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Check-in: Idalgashinna Village

Idalgashinna Railway Station & Views

Afternoon: Explore the iconic Idalgashinna Railway Station — one of Sri Lanka’s most photogenic.

Catch the sunset over tea estates and misty valleys from the platform.

Distance: 0 km | Time: Afternoon/Sunset

Method: Foot

View Station

Evening Relaxation

Idalgashinna to Ohiya Railway Walk

Morning: Begin the famous 8 km railway trek to Ohiya Station.

Pass through 14 tunnels with dramatic valley views and tea plantations.

Distance: 8 km | Time: 3 hours

Method: Foot (Wear sturdy shoes)

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Highest Tunnel Count

Adisham Bungalow and Thangamale Sanctuary

Adisham Bungalow & Thangamale Sanctuary

Afternoon: Visit Adisham Bungalow (St. Benedict’s Monastery) — colonial charm and gardens.

Walk in Thangamale Bird Sanctuary for birdwatching and forest trails.

Distance (Round Trip): 15 km | Time: 3 hours

Method: Tuk-Tuk or Car

View Adisham

Colonial History

Lipton's Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory

Lipton's Seat Sunrise & Tea Factory

Very Early Morning: Head to Lipton's Seat for breathtaking sunrise over the southern plains.

Visit Dambatenne Tea Factory (Sir Thomas Lipton’s original) for a tour and tea tasting.

Distance (Round Trip): 30 km | Time: 4 hours

Method: Tuk-Tuk/Car

View Lipton's Seat

Best Viewpoint

Haputale Viewpoint & Departure

Final stop: Haputale Viewpoint for panoramic views.

Return to Colombo by train or car.

Distance: 175–200 km | Time: 3.5–7 hours

Method: Car or Train (from Idalgashinna/Ohiya)

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Trip Ends