Lipton's seat, Mountain viewpoint in Badulla District, Sri Lanka.
Located at an elevation of 1431 meters, Lipton's Seat provides expansive views of tea plantations across three converging valleys in Sri Lanka's highlands.
Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scottish tea merchant, established the Dambethenna Estate in the 1890s, transforming this area into a major tea production center.
The surrounding tea plantations employ local workers who maintain traditional harvesting methods, collecting leaves by hand throughout the extensive fields.
Visitors should arrive before 10 AM to avoid heavy fog coverage, with the site remaining open daily from 6 AM to 5 PM.
From this vantage point, observers can simultaneously view five Sri Lankan provinces and spot three different lighthouses on clear days.
Location: Badulla District
GPS coordinates: 6.78066,81.01551
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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