Location: Haputale is located 179 km away from Colombo in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Reaching Haputale: Haputale can be reached by main motor roads from Colombo as well as by the highland railway line that begins in Colombo.
Haputale: A Regional Transportation Hub: Haputale's railway station and bus depot are located in the center of town, providing convenient transportation options to visit Badulla, Bandarawela, and Ella in the central highlands; Belihuloya and Ratnapura to the east; and Wellawaya and Tissamaharama to the south.
Haputale Town: Haputale is a very pleasant small town with a salubrious climate, nestled on the southern edge of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The Colombo–Badulla highland railway line runs along one side of the ridge. To the north are the mountain peaks of Ohiya and Idalgashinna, while to the south lie the great plains of the Southern Province.
Haputale Pass: Haputale Pass offers magnificent views over the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
Excursions from Haputale: Haputale is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, including hills and valleys, tea estates and factories, and Horton Plains National Park. Lipton's Seat, a scenic viewpoint in the hills, the tea factory at Dambatenne, and the Tudor-style Adisham Bungalow, built in the style of Leeds Castle in Kent, are some of the highlights of Haputale.