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Hiking from Haputale to Bambarakanda falls through the tea estates

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Jack W.•7395 rep•2

We want to hike from Haputale down the Devils Staircase to Bambarakanda falls. Is the trail marked or do we need a local tracker.

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You absolutely need a tracker/guide. The "Devils Staircase" is stunning, but it is a maze of unmarked estate roads, goat tracks, and thick pine forests. Google Maps is useless there. If you take a wrong turn, you can get hopelessly lost in steep terrain. Hire a local village guide in Haputale; it costs around 4000-5000 LKR and ensures your safety.

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Nimali D.•7750 rep•1

Bring lots of water. There are no shops on that route.

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Sophie T.•6885 rep•2

Wear leech socks! The bottom section near the falls is crawling with them.

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Ruwan P.•7670 rep•1

Can we do it in reverse, from the falls up to Haputale.

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Jack W.•7395 rep•2

You can, but it is a brutal uphill climb for 14km. Going downhill is much more enjoyable.

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Nimali D.•7750 rep•1

We did this with a guide. It was the highlight of our trip. Unbelievable views and zero tourists.

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Sophie T.•6885 rep•2

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