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Heating and hot water expectations at remote Haputale homestays

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Emma L.•5690 rep•2

We booked a very cheap homestay in a tea estate near Haputale. Should we expect hot water showers and room heating, or will it be freezing.

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If it is a cheap, authentic homestay in the line rooms of a tea estate, expect zero room heating and likely cold water showers. Haputale sits at a high elevation and drops to 12°C (53°F) at night. Bring thick socks, a fleece jacket, and long pants. Many hosts will boil a bucket of water on the firewood stove for you to take a "bucket bath" if you ask nicely.

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Bhante S.•4900 rep•1

The heavy blankets they provide are usually enough to stay warm in bed, but getting out of bed is tough!

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Noah D.•7130 rep•2

Drink lots of the hot black tea they offer, it warms you right up.

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Dr. Nimal.•18100 rep•1

The cold mountain air is actually super refreshing after sweating down on the coast for a week.

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Noah D.•7130 rep•2

Yes, power cuts happen frequently during heavy winds. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.

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Bhante S.•4900 rep•1

Is there a risk of power cuts up there in the mountains.

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Emma L.•5690 rep•2

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