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Hiking tea estates for landscape photography in Sri Lanka

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Amali D.•8200 rep•2

We are heading to the hillcountry to photograph the tea plantations Are tourists allowed to hike directly through private tea estates

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Legally, tea estates are private property. However, there is a cultural tolerance for tourists walking on the established dirt tractor paths that run through the hills. The strict rule is: NEVER walk directly through the tea bushes themselves, as this damages the valuable crops. Stick to the dirt roads, and if an estate manager asks you to leave, apologize and do so immediately.

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Kamal P.•8755 rep•2

If you see tea pluckers working, always ask permission before taking a photo. A nod and a smile go a long way.

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Ethan J.•18060 rep•2

Are drones allowed over the tea fields

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Amali D.•8200 rep•2

Generally yes, as long as you do not fly close to the workers or directly over the processing factories.

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Kamal P.•8755 rep•2

Hike the trail from Haputale to Idalgashinna. It follows the ridge line through gorgeous, empty tea estates and is totally permitted.

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