1. Damro Labookellie Tea Centre (formerly Mackwoods)
One of the most visited tea factories near Nuwara Eliya.
Offers free guided tours showing the full tea production process.
Includes a beautiful tea lounge where you can sample fresh Ceylon tea and cakes.
The factory operates year-round and produces around 2,000 kg of tea daily.
About 35 minutes from Nuwara Eliya town.
2. Pedro Tea Estate
Located about 3.5 km from Nuwara Eliya town.
Known for its scenic estate and authentic tea production methods.
Offers guided tours, including tea plucking experiences.
Has an outdoor café with panoramic views of the plantations.
Entry is typically for a small fee.
3. Bluefield Tea Gardens
Found in Ramboda, about 20 km north of Nuwara Eliya.
Offers comprehensive factory tours to see tea processing firsthand.
Includes a restaurant, pastry shop, and buffet on-site.
A great stop for both learning and relaxing with local food and tea.
4. Glenloch Tea Factory
Located between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, in Katukithula.
Known for informative factory tours and a scenic plantation setting.
Visitors can watch the tea-making process and purchase various teas at the shop.
A popular stop on the route to Nuwara Eliya.
5. Holmwood Estate
One of the older estates, established in 1878.
Covers a large area with a significant portion planted with tea.
Located near the Agra-Bopath forest reserve and Horton Plains, making for a cooler climate ideal for tea.
While less touristy, it plays an important role in the region’s tea heritag
