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Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory

A place for a drink in Ella, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory in Ella
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Why go

Working tea factory above Ella with short tours and a tasting of Uva teas.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Ella, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Nanu Oya to Ella train, 2.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Drinks · Food
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ella, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Nanu Oya to Ella train

    Three-hour ride over the high plateau via Ohiya and Haputale, through tea country, tunnels and cloud forest.

    Activity · 2.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Matey Hut

    Tiny family kitchen with rice and curry spreads that draw lines nightly.

    Food · 2.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Cafe Chill

    Large open-air main-street restaurant serving Sri Lankan and Western dishes.

    Food · 2.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Ravana Falls

    Tiered roadside waterfall below Ella linked to the Ramayana legend.

    Outdoors · 2.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Nine Arch Bridge

    Colonial-era stone railway viaduct set in jungle and tea fields.

    Sight · 3.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Little Adam's Peak

    Easy 45-minute hike through tea to a ridge with views down Ella Gap.

    Outdoors · 3.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory is a stop on our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Ella

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory is our only drinks pick in Ella; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Ella guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ella run from 22°C in December to 27°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Ella from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ella weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Hela Halpe, Badulla Rd, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
6.88866, 81.03444
Destination
Ella, Sri Lanka

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory: quick answers

How much time do you need at Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory?

Plan on about an hour at Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go in the morning when leaf is being processed.

Where is Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory?

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory is at Hela Halpe, Badulla Rd, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory?

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory appears on Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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