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Hidden tea estate trails in Haputale away from crowds

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Emma L.8640 rep2

Lipton Seat is great but very crowded. Are there any hidden trails through the tea estates in Haputale where we will not see any other tourists.

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Yes, walk from Haputale town towards the Idalgashinna railway station through the Thangamale bird sanctuary. The trail walks along the ridge line through gorgeous, completely empty tea estates and pine forests. You will literally be walking on the edge of a cliff overlooking the southern plains. It is a stunning 3-hour walk and you will be entirely alone.

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Dr. Nimal.17240 rep1

Make sure to check the train schedule if you walk on the tracks, the tunnels are very narrow.

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Dr. Nimal.24730 rep1

We did the Idalgashinna walk on the railway tracks. It was magical when the mist rolled in.

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Noah D.8465 rep2

We will download the offline map for that. Sounds exactly like what we want.

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Emma L.8640 rep2

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