The commercial hub of Sri Lanka's upcountry tea region, Hatton sits amid rolling estates first planted by British planters in the 19th century, including the neighbouring Dickoya and Bogawantalawa valleys. Tea factories dot the surrounding hillsides, many open for tours and tastings.
112 kmDistance from Colombo
~3 hrsTypical drive time
Hatton is also the traditional starting point for the overnight pilgrimage hike up Adam's Peak, making it a natural overnight stop for climbers timing a dawn summit.