Hidden ancient ruins hidden inside working tea estates

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I love history and tea. Are there any ancient stone ruins hidden directly inside the working tea estates in the hill country.

Ruwan P. · Accepted Answer

Yes! Look into the Loolecondera Estate near Kandy. It is the very first tea estate in Sri Lanka, started by James Taylor. While not an ancient temple, you can hike to the stone ruins of his original log cabin hidden deep in the tea bushes. It is a fantastic mix of colonial history and gorgeous tea country scenery.

Sophie T. · Answer

James Taylors cabin sounds cool enough for me!

Jack W. · Answer

Are there any pre-colonial ruins in the estates.

Ruwan P. · Answer

Most pre-colonial ruins are in the dry zone (Cultural Triangle), not the high elevation tea country.

Sophie T. · Answer

You can also sit on the exact stone seat where James Taylor used to look over his estate.

Nimali D. · Answer

The drive up to Loolecondera is completely unpaved and very bumpy. Hire a strong tuk-tuk.

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