Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Bandarawela is the perfect getaway from Sri Lanka's tropical heat. The town enjoys spring like weather throughout the year. A favourite retreat of the British during colonial times, Bandarawela is dotted with English country style houses and sprawling gardens. Bandarawela is a busy market town at an elevation of 1,230m. Bandarawela was once said to have one of the healthiest climates in the world. Some of the best and most 'flavoured’ tea is said to come from this area. The best pears and strawberries are also grown here since the climate is dry and mild.

Bandarawela is an ideal base for excursions to Horton Plains, Adisham Monastery, the tea plantations, nearby waterfalls, Udawalawe Wildlife Sanctuary and Hakgala Botanical Gardens.