Lipton’s Seat at Haputale (හපුතලේ ලිප්ටන් අසුන)

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Lipton’s Seat, considered the number one attraction in Haputale is a viewpoint on the Poonagala Mountain on Dambethanne Tea Estate.  The view from here is considered only rival to Worlds End’s view at Horton Plains. This viewpoint is located at a perilous location at the top of Poonagala Mountain at a height of over 1950 meters with a sheer drop over one side and a 360-degree view.

Sir Thomas Lipton, the man who introduced the Lipton Brand Ceylon Tea entered into purchasing tea estates in then Ceylon in the 1890s when the country was under British rule. In 1890 Dambetenna which was 925 acres in size was purchased by him and he set up the largest tea processing factories in the Uva region.  It is said that this point was one of his favourite viewpoints where he surveyed his vast estate and that it was one of his favourite places to entertain his guests. While the estate changed hands in the 1930’s name of this viewpoint survived as a remembrance of Sir Lipton.

It is said that on a clear day, you can see as far as Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Matara, Badulla, Ratnapura and Monaragala. Even the lighthouses at Kirinda, Batticaloa and Matara Devinuwara can be seen in clear weather. Unfortunately, Lipton’s seat is surrounded by Mist most of the day and the best time to visit the site is early morning when chances of getting a clear view is much better. It’s advised to be at the point at least by 7 AM since the mist starts to settle in by 8 am.

The Lipton’s Seat lies about 18 km off Haputale Town. Take the Haputale Dambetanne Road for approx 9.5 km to reach the Dambetanne Tea Factory.  You need to take a ticket for Rs 50/- pp to enter the tea estate.  From here the road is narrow and a hike would take about 2.5 hours. The location is also accessible by a 3-wheeler or a jeep.

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Travelling Directions to Lipton’s Seat at Haputale

Route From Haputale to Lipton’s Seat at Haputale
Through : Dambetanne Road
Distance : 15 km
Travel time :1 hour by vehicle
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