Teardrop Adventure Trails - Camellia Hills Short Tea Loop 3.1 Km
near Lethernt South, Central (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
Dunkel Tea Factory
Dunkel Tea Factory situated on the banks of the Castlereagh reservoir owned by MJF Tea Gardens, a Dilmah Tea company. Dunkeld estate comprises of 220 hectares or 550 acres of high grown Ceylon tea, and the factory annually producing about 350,000 kgs of tea.
Tea Shed
This is a Local collection centre, roadside tea estate in the Dunkeld estate . After harvesting, green tea leaves are delivered to the shed for weighing and sorting, then sent to nearby factory for drying.
Views of the Castlereagh Reservoir
This is one of the most amazing panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Castlereagh Reservoir and one of the best places to capture sunrise.
Trail Corridor
This is the trail corridor which connects the Camellia Hills bungalow to all our Nature & tea trails.
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We couldn't complete the trail as the last stage (probably the last 10-15 minutes of the loop) did not have a clear path. I went on the trek with my kids and we had to return back on the same route, so took us quite a long time to get back to our destination.