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Staying in traditional line rooms with tea estate workers

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Sophia M.•10835 rep•2

We want a raw cultural experience. Can tourists actually stay in the line rooms where the tea pluckers live in Haputale, or is that invasive.

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It is becoming a popular form of community-based tourism! Several NGOs and local cooperatives have helped estate families upgrade a spare room in their line houses specifically for tourists. It provides them with crucial direct income. It is very basic (cold water, outdoor toilets), but it is not invasive if you book through the proper community channels.

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Dr. Nimal.•18100 rep•1

Should we bring gifts for the family.

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Sophia M.•10835 rep•2

The fresh roti and strong estate tea they make you for breakfast makes it 100% worth it.

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Amali D.•7420 rep•1

It gets freezing cold in those tin-roof rooms at night. Bring a heavy sleeping bag or thermal layers.

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