What are the best scenic viewpoints around Haputale in the hill country?

Lipton Seat is the absolute must visit viewpoint near Haputale offering the most spectacular panoramic vista in the entire Sri Lankan hill country. Sir Thomas Lipton supposedly sat at this exact spot to survey his vast tea empire stretching across the surrounding mountains. On a clear morning you can see all the way to the south coast ocean. The best time to visit is before nine in the morning before the clouds roll in. A tuk tuk from Haputale costs around two thousand rupees return including waiting time.