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Hiking through private tea estates to Lipton Seat respectfully

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Oliver B.•3565 rep•2
asked about 9 hours ago

We want to hike from the Dambatenne factory up to Lipton Seat. Is it okay to walk through the tea estates, and do we need to pay an entrance fee.

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Oliver B.•3565 rep•2

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There is a single, paved, zigzagging road that leads from the factory to the summit. You are completely free to walk on this road. Do NOT walk directly through the tea bushes as this damages the crops. You do have to pay a small entrance fee (around 500 LKR) at the gate near the top to access the actual Lipton Seat viewpoint.

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Suresh K.•3570 rep•1

If you see the tea pluckers, do not stick cameras in their faces without asking. A simple smile and nod is best.

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Sophia M.•2865 rep•2

Yes, tuk-tuks constantly drive up and down that road ferrying people. Easy to flag one down.

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Suresh K.•3570 rep•1

Can we hire a tuktuk halfway if we get tired.

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Oliver B.•3565 rep•2

Start early! By 9:30 AM, the mist rolls in and you will not see anything from the top.

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Amali D.•2810 rep•1

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