Colombo Trip Overview
Sembuwaththa Lake is a charmingly picturesque although lesser-know attraction on a mountain plateau belonging to a local tea plantation, 14 kilometers from Matale town. Surrounded by tea fields, the lake provides amazing views of the rolling hill country, while summer huts and a swimming pool fed by mountain streams provide an idyllic place to rest and recuperate. According to local villagers, the British colonial rulers built a golf course on the site. If true, you would be hard pressed to find a more spectacular water hazard!
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Sembuwaththa Lake is a charmingly picturesque although lesser-know attraction on a mountain plateau belonging to a local tea plantation, 14 kilometers from Matale town. Surrounded by tea fields, the lake provides amazing views of the rolling hill country, while summer huts and a swimming pool fed by mountain streams provide an idyllic place to rest and recuperate. According to local villagers, the British colonial rulers built a golf course on the site. If true, you would be hard pressed to find a more spectacular water hazard!
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sembuwaththa Lake, Elkaduwa, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
Sambuwatta Lake is a beautiful man-made reservoir located in Elkaduwa, Matale. The lake is bordered by Cambell’s Land forest reserve and situated at an elevation of 1,140 m. The misty and chilly atmosphere with pine trees and tea-covered slopes surrounding the lake make visitors feel relaxed and tranquil.What puts the lake in the top as a leisure and family travel destination is the plethora of adventure activities available such as zip-lining, swan/motor boat riding, canoeing and hiking.
Duration: 4 hours
