Teardrop Adventure Trails - Nine Skies Demodera Tea Estate Loop 5.9 Km
near Gawarawela, Uva (Sri Lanka)
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Itinerary description
PLEASE HIKE RESPONSIBLY
Learn as much as possible about Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan Tea Country – the different cultures and values. Learn some Tamil and Sinhala don’t be afraid to use them – a few words in the local language will make your interaction with the locals all the more enjoyable.
Learn what’s appropriate behavior and body language. If in doubt ask your guide or the hotel or accommodation staff. Dress respectfully with an awareness of local standards. Dont hike with your shirt off. Dress modestly at religious sites and check with us what swimwear is suitable for pools and rivers.
Always ask first before photographing or videoing people. Respect social distancing, especially in times like these. Avoid giving gifts or money to people you have just met. Never give money to children directly. Ask us if you would like to support a local initiative that helps children.
Supporting the community through a local school, clinic, or development project is more constructive. If you would like to donate to a local community project, we can help you channel the funds.
CLOTHING / WEATHER
Wear comfortable and light-weight clothes. The climate can change quickly so it is advisable to be prepared. Take an extra layer or a jumper as it can get quite chilly. The hotel can provide umbrellas if needed.
FOOTWEAR
The terrain can be unsteady sometimes, hence it is advisable to wear walking shoes if possible. The hotel can provide wellington boots and walking sticks.
CAMERA
The views are breathtaking, so it would be a good idea to take a camera to capture all the magnificent moments along the way.
FOOD / WATER
On longer walks, the hotel can provide refreshments if required. Kindly let us know in advance.
LEECHES
During or after rainy weather, you may encounter leeches, especially when walking ‘off road’. We have a few pairs of leech socks that you are welcome to borrow. If one attaches to you, try to resist the urge to pull it off; leech bites are not dangerous or painful, just annoying. If it hasn't attached to you yet, flick the leech away with your fingers.
Waypoints
Tea Estate Office
As you walk down from the bungalow you will pass the estate office - superintendent's office. This is where the estate administration happens. There is a clerical staff who mainly working on purchasing, logistics, health and welfare of the tea estate and it's workers. You can drop in to have a look and greet the superintendent/manager and the staff in house, if it's not a busy day.
Tea Shed
You will see many Tea collection sheds along the way. The green leaf is harvested on a regular basis at intervals ranging from 5 days to 8 days from each field by tea pluckers. These are collected in baskets called 'kitararu' and they're sent to collection stations in the fields - leaf is sent to the factories from the fields collection stations three to four times a day.
Highest Point
Views
At this point you will see the views of a small lake in the village, Tea Country Trail and Ella Rock at a distance.
Views of Demodera Tea Factory
Views of Demodera Tea Factory
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