Your adventure on the hillside is back on Track
Sri Lanka’s hill country has long been celebrated for its breathtaking valleys, cool climate and sweeping stretches of tea estates that shape the nation’s identity on the global stage. Beyond these vibrant landscapes lie communities whose livelihoods, traditions and culture define the experiences of those who visit them.
The recent cyclone Ditwah disrupted this harmony, urging authorities to temporarily restrict visitor entry until the conditions improve.
But with the storm now behind us, the highlands have regained their spark with clearer skies and softer breeze.
For travelers and industry stake holders, key attractions such as the Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Ella and the ancient Ravana Cave remain untouched. Roads are clear and greens are shinning brighter than ever!
The island’s transport systems, accommodation providers and other essential services have begun operating smoothly. Many destinations in the central highlands report fully restored conditions, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted journey through one of Sri Lanka’s most enchanting landscapes.
These communities may bend during hardships but they never break!
The hill side’s strength lies not only in its scenery but also in its people. Communities living in plantation regions have endured generations of challenges, adding resilience and power to the land that shelters them. Their spirit, warm welcomes and the delicacy of customs are evident today as these residents have returned to their daily rhythms and are ready to welcome visitors to visit their homes and workplaces.
The reopening of tourism in the highlands offers you an opportunity to understand the region in its full environmental and human dimensions. Visitors can observe how residents restored life into the land in the aftermath of the cyclone, continuing their work in tea cultivation and maintaining ecosystems that are vital to the region’s identity.
Equally important is to have the chance to meaningfully contribute to the local communities at a moment when sustainable tourism can help recover the damage that has been done.
As Sri Lanka moves forward, the hill country remains as rhythmic and striking as ever
The challenges posed by recent weather events have not diminished the island’s enduring abilities to host travellers with the warmth for which it is known. These highlands remain open, vibrant and stand steady to share their heritage, beauty and spirit with the world once more.
