Badulla district, Sri Lanka

Places to visit near Haputale

Haputale is a town in Badulla district, Sri Lanka, home to about 4,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls, 15 buddhist sites and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Olive View Point (1 km), St. Andrews Church (1 km) and Adisham Bungalow (St.Benedict's Monastery) (3 km).

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Haputale, Sri Lanka
Haputale, Badulla district, Sri Lanka. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Haputale at a glance

Location
Badulla district, Sri Lanka
Population
about 4,721
Coordinates
6.7657° N, 80.9510° E
Places within 50 km
94 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls
Nearest city
Ella, 19 km
Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), 71 km

Top places to visit near Haputale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Haputale: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Haputale, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Haputale

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Haputale. The closest is Haputale Viewpoint (1 km); the best-known is Olive View Point (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Haputale

53 waterfalls within 100 km of Haputale. The closest is Diyaluma Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Haputale

41 buddhist sites within 100 km of Haputale. The closest is Dhowa Rajamaha Viharaya (16 km); the best-known is Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Haputale

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Haputale. The closest is Thangamale Sanctuary (4 km); the best-known is Ella Organic Tea Garden (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Haputale

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Haputale. The closest is Diyaluma Lake (12 km); the best-known is Lake Gregory (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Haputale

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Haputale. The closest is Buduruwagala Rock Carvings (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Haputale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Haputale
  2. 3 km Adisham Bungalow (St.Benedict's Monastery) · monastery, Badulla
  3. 20 km Ravana Waterfall · waterfall, Badulla
  4. 15 km Diyaluma Falls · waterfall, Badulla
  5. 11 km St. Andrews Church · church, Badulla
  6. 1 km Olive View Point · viewpoint, Badulla
  7. 1 km Back to Haputale

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How to reach Haputale

  • By air: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Hambantota — about 71 km by road
  • By air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo — about 158 km by road
  • By road from Ella: about 19 km · directions
  • By road from Nuwara Eliya: about 34 km · directions
  • By road from Ratnapura: about 77 km · directions

All places near Haputale by distance

Within 15 km of Haputale

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Haputale by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints2655Haputale Viewpoint (1 km)
Waterfalls2453Diyaluma Falls (12 km)
Buddhist sites1541Dhowa Rajamaha Viharaya (16 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens936Thangamale Sanctuary (4 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs734Diyaluma Lake (12 km)
Forts & heritage415Buduruwagala Rock Carvings (21 km)
Museums012Maduwanwela Walawwa (62 km)
Other attractions39Wangedigala (16 km)
Temples16Seetha Amman Kovil (30 km)
Beaches & coast05Hambantota Beach (92 km)
Caves23Kurullangala Prehistoric Cave Art Site (17 km)
Churches22St. Andrews Church (1 km)
Parks12Victoria Park (38 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Madunagala Hot Water Spring (71 km)
Treks01Sri Padaya-Kuruwita Erathna Trail Start (73 km)

Haputale: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Haputale?

Olive View Point (viewpoint, about 1 km), Diyaluma Falls (waterfall, about 12 km), St. Andrews Church (church, about 1 km), Adisham Bungalow (St.Benedict's Monastery) (monastery, about 3 km), Ravana Waterfall (waterfall, about 18 km), Bambarakanda Falls (waterfall, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Haputale?

94 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 waterfalls, 15 buddhist sites, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Haputale?

Haputale Viewpoint, about 1 km by road; Olive View Point (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Haputale?

Diyaluma Falls, about 12 km by road; Bambarakanda Falls (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Haputale?

Dhowa Rajamaha Viharaya, about 16 km by road; Dowa Ancient Rock Temple (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Haputale?

Start in Haputale, visit Adisham Bungalow (St.Benedict's Monastery), then Ravana Waterfall, then Diyaluma Falls, then St. Andrews Church, then Olive View Point, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Haputale?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

How do I reach Haputale?

By air: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 71 km by road. By road: 19 km from Ella.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Haputale’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Haputale on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.