Discover the heritage and lifestyle surrounding Sri Lanka’s world-famous Ceylon tea industry within the island’s scenic hill country landscapes. Destinations such as Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Hatton, and Kandy offer tea estate visits, factory tours, tea tasting experiences, and encounters with plantation communities. Travelers can also enjoy cool climates, colonial architecture, scenic viewpoints, and slow travel experiences throughout the hill country. The best months for tea country journeys are generally between December and April.