Visiting Adisham Bungalow monastery rules and opening days

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Sophie T.7635 rep2
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We want to visit the Adisham Bungalow (the old British stone mansion) in Haputale. I heard it is now a monastery. When is it open to tourists.

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Adisham is a working Benedictine monastery. Because the monks require peace and quiet, they only open the house and gardens to tourists on Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and Poya (public holidays). Do not go on a weekday; the gates will be locked. You must dress modestly, and absolutely try their homemade strawberry jam sold at the gate!

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Ruwan P.6900 rep1

Good to know about the weekend rule. I almost booked a tuk-tuk for a Tuesday.

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Sophie T.7635 rep2

The architecture looks exactly like a Scottish castle. Very surreal to see it in the middle of a Sri Lankan jungle.

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Nimali D.6770 rep1

The strawberry jam and fresh cordial they make there is the best in the country. Buy two jars.

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Jack W.16780 rep2

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