Adisham Rail Tour from Ella: Visit and Explore the Historic Adisham Bungalow
Haputale
Embark on a scenic train journey from Ella to visit the historic Adisham Bungalow. Explore the bungalow, hike along the railway tracks, and enjoy a picnic among the tea plantations. A unique and memorable rail tour experience.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Haputale - 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,

  • St Benedict’s Monastery - Adisham - 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. You’ll be in no danger since you’ll 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 conducting you safely.

Once you get to Adisham Bungalow by approximately 11:30 am, you’ll find yourself facing a beautiful old stone Tudor manor. The house was designed and built by Sir Thomas Lister Villiers in the early 1900s. You’ll 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.

  • Ella - At 1:00 pm you will be moving to a tea estate nearby; where you will be treated to a delicious picnic lunch. Afterward, 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.
What's Included
  • Water Bottle Per Person
  • Lunch at Local Restaurant
  • Transport by Tuk Tuk to/from railway station
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English Speaking Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks where not specified.
  • Entrance fees where not specified.
  • Gratitudes.
Additional Information

Visit the famous Adisham Bungalow by train. Enjoy the misty mountains and other colorful sights as you pass along during your train journey. Have a fun hike along the railway tracks to reach Adisham Bungalow. Get to know more about the history of the big old place and see its beautiful gardens. Picnic among the tea plantations. Finish off your tour with another train journey back.

Location
Haputale
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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