{"id":896,"date":"2025-11-09T08:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T08:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/?p=896"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:21:07","slug":"adhisham-bungalow-in-haputale-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/adhisham-bungalow-in-haputale-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Adhisham Bungalow in Haputale, Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Adhisham Bungalow in Haputale is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places to visit in Sri Lanka\u2019s hill country<\/a>. This old English-style stone house sits on top of a hill surrounded by green tea estates, pine forests, and cool mist. It was built in the early 1900s by Sir Thomas Villiers, a British planter who loved the calm and beauty of Haputale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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English countryside mansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bungalow looks like an English countryside mansion with stone walls, large wooden doors, and beautiful gardens. Inside, you can see antique furniture, wooden floors, and cozy fireplaces that remind visitors of the colonial times. Today, Adhisham Bungalow is looked after by Benedictine monks and is known as the Adhisham Monastery of St. Benedict<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adisham Bunglow in Haputale, Sri Lanka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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History, Museum, A Shop and Amazing Mountain Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tourists can visit parts of the house that are open to the public and learn about its history. There is also a small museum and shop where you can buy homemade jams, fruit preserves, and natural products made by the monks. The garden around the bungalow is full of colorful flowers and walking paths with amazing mountain views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Reach Adhisham Bungalow in Haputale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adhisham Bungalow is only a short drive from Haputale town and is one of the best attractions in Sri Lanka for nature lovers, photographers, and those who enjoy peaceful travel experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adisham Bunglow is located just 4km away from Haputale town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Colombo to Adhisham Bungalow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adhisham bungalow is located 175 km away from Colombo. You can visit Adhism bunglow by following route. Also, please be in mind that there are more places to visit in Haputale and on the way to Haputale, not only the Adhisham bunglow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are willing to visit Haputale and Adhisham bungalow by your personel vehicle, following route is the best one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1:<\/strong> Colombo > Kaduwela Expressway Entrance > Southern Highway > Gelanigama Expressway <\/em>Entrance > Horana > Ingiriya > Ratnapura > Pelmadulla > Balangoda > Belihuloya > Beragala > Haputale > Adhisham Bungalow<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Option 2:<\/strong> Colombo > Battramulla > Malabe > Athurugiriya > Godagama > Padukka > Ingiriya > Ratnapura > Pelmadulla > Balangoda > Belihuloya > Beragala > Haputale > Adhisham Bungalow<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Visit Adhisham bungalow from public bus service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • If you are planning to come by a public bus service from Colombo, take the Badulla \/ Passara bus from Colombo main bus stand. And get off at Haputale town. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Then, take the Welimada bus from Haputale town and get off near at Adhisham Bunglow road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Walk to the main entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    The cool weather, calm environment, and old-world charm make it a perfect stop during your hill country tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    Other Places to Visit around Adhisham Bungalow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Hike to upper diyaluma ella waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Ella Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Belihuloya River in Horton Plains, Nuwara Eliya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Diyaluma Ella Waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Rawana  Ella Waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Pahanthudawa Ella Waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Lipton’s Seat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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