Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka

Places to visit near Hatton

Hatton is a town in Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka, home to about 15,073 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 31 waterfalls, 8 buddhist sites, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castlereigh Dam (5 km), Maskeliya Dam (9 km) and Canyon Dam (10 km).

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Hatton, Sri Lanka
Hatton, Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hatton at a glance

Location
Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka
Population
about 15,073
Coordinates
6.8916° N, 80.5955° E
Places within 50 km
102 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for buddhist sites
Nearest city
Nuwara Eliya, 28 km
Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), 112 km

Top places to visit near Hatton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hatton: 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 Hatton, by type

Waterfalls near Hatton

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Hatton. The closest is Devon Falls (10 km); the best-known is Aberdeen Waterfall (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Hatton

49 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hatton. The closest is Sri Rajasingharama Purana Rajamaha Viharaya (24 km); the best-known is Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hatton

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hatton. The closest is Hatton Sripada View Point (1 km); the best-known is Sri Pada / Adam's Peak (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hatton

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hatton. The closest is Peak Wilderness Sanctuary (14 km); the best-known is Horton Plains National Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hatton

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hatton. The closest is Castlereigh Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Hatton

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hatton. The closest is Sri Pada Wilderness Sanctuary | World Heritage Site of UNESCO (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hatton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hatton
  2. 15 km Aberdeen Waterfall · waterfall, Nuwara Eliya
  3. 19 km Sri Pada / Adam's Peak · peak, Ratnapura
  4. 1 km Sri Pada Wilderness Sanctuary | World Heritage Site of UNESCO · sanctuary, Ratnapura
  5. 8 km Maskeliya Dam · dam, Nuwara Eliya
  6. 5 km Castlereigh Dam · dam, Nuwara Eliya
  7. 5 km Back to Hatton

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From travellers near Hatton

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How to reach Hatton

  • By air: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Hambantota — about 112 km by road
  • By air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo — about 106 km by road
  • By road from Nuwara Eliya: about 28 km · directions
  • By road from Ratnapura: about 40 km · directions
  • By road from Kandy: about 56 km · directions

All places near Hatton by distance

Within 15 km of Hatton

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Hatton by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Waterfalls3151Devon Falls (10 km)
Buddhist sites849Sri Rajasingharama Purana Rajamaha Viharaya (24 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2847Hatton Sripada View Point (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens725Peak Wilderness Sanctuary (14 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1323Castlereigh Dam (5 km)
Forts & heritage419Sri Pada Wilderness Sanctuary | World Heritage Site of UNESCO (18 km)
Museums211The Gemunu Watch (38 km)
Other attractions36Moon Plains (29 km)
Churches16Adisham Bungalow (St.Benedict's Monastery) (49 km)
Parks15Victoria Park (26 km)
Temples25Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple (28 km)
Caves14Belilena Cave (27 km)
Treks11Sri Padaya-Kuruwita Erathna Trail Start (25 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Island Cream (56 km)

Hatton: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Hatton?

Aberdeen Waterfall (waterfall, about 15 km), Sri Pada / Adam's Peak (peak, about 17 km), Sri Pada Wilderness Sanctuary | World Heritage Site of UNESCO (sanctuary, about 18 km), Castlereigh Dam (dam, about 5 km), Maskeliya Dam (dam, about 9 km), Canyon Dam (dam, about 10 km).

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

102 places on Spotwander: 31 waterfalls, 8 buddhist sites, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Hatton?

Devon Falls, about 10 km by road; Lakshapana Falls View Point (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Hatton?

Sri Rajasingharama Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, about 24 km by road; Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hatton?

Hatton Sripada View Point, about 1 km by road; Kotagala (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hatton?

Start in Hatton, visit Aberdeen Waterfall, then Sri Pada / Adam's Peak, then Sri Pada Wilderness Sanctuary | World Heritage Site of UNESCO, then Maskeliya Dam, then Castlereigh Dam, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Hatton?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for buddhist sites.

How do I reach Hatton?

By air: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 112 km by road. By road: 28 km from Nuwara Eliya.

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