- St Benedict’s Monastery - Adisham - You will be starting your tour at 8:30 am from your hotel in Ella or Bandarawela; where you will be picked up by a tuk tuk, the most famed mode of local transport. Once you get to the train station; you will be boarding the 9:00 am train to Haputale. Along the way your view will change from bright sunshine over cloud forests interspersed with rolling hills; to misty peaks, tree plantations and sleeting rain.
After disembarking from the train at 10:30 am, you will begin the hike to Adisham Bungalow. Your guide will lead you along the railway tracks. Skipping along the old wooden railway sleepers is a fun experience in itself. Youâll be in no danger since youâll be walking by during a period of lull; and you can also see and hear any passing trains from a great distance away, allowing your guide to conduct you safely.
Once you get to Adisham Bungalow by approximately 11:30 am, youâll find yourself facing a beautiful old stone Tudor manor. The house was designed and built by Sir Thomas Lister Villiers in the early 1900s. Youâll be able to admire its perfectly polished wooden balustrades and hardwood floors, attractive interior decor and interesting architecture. Adisham was designed after Leeds Castle located in Kent, in the UK. It too has sprawling lawns and colorful gardens populated by a myriad of local birdlife and butterflies. You will also be able to take part in the guided tour of the bungalow and learn more about it.
At 1:00 pm you will be moving to a tea estate nearby; where you will be treated to a delicious picnic lunch. Afterwards, at 2:30 pm you will be hiking back to the train station in Haputale and boarding the train. A tuk tuk will drop you off back at your hotel by 5:00 pm.
Your Day Itinerary
Comfortable clothes for cooler weather, walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour.
- Complimentary water bottle per person.
- Guidance from an English-speaking local expert.
- Tasty lunch included.
- Exciting Tuk Tuk transport to and from the railway station.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service.
- Food and Drinks where not specified.
- Entrance fees where not specified.
- Gratitudes.
(SKU: LK60091600) Embark on a train journey to the renowned Adisham Bungalow, passing through misty mountains and vibrant sceneries. Undertake an exciting hike along the railway tracks to reach the destination. Educate yourself about the bungalow’s rich history and explore its striking gardens. Enjoy a leisurely picnic amidst the tea plantations. Conclude your adventure with a return train journey.
- A maximum of 3 people per booking
- Comfortable clothes for cooler weather, walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
