Hidden gem waterfalls tucked inside tea estates in the hillcountry
We are staying near Hatton and Nuwara Eliya Are there any hidden gem waterfalls located directly inside the tea plantations away from crowds
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Yes! Look for Gartmore Falls (near Bambarakanda) or the upper, unmapped tiers of Aberdeen Falls. These are tucked deep inside working tea estates. Because they require walking through the estate dirt roads, large tour groups cannot access them. You will likely have the falls entirely to yourself, surrounded by endless green tea bushes.
We hiked to Gartmore falls and it was magical. The tea pluckers waved at us as we walked by.
Always ask the estate manager for permission if you come across a gate. Usually they just wave you through.
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