The Mountains of Sri Lanka produce some of the best tea in the world

As I wanted to see as much of Sri Lanka as possible, I decided to go to the tea region up in the highlands of Sri Lanka.  Now I know why the British had an interest here as they have some of the best tea in the world!!!! 

Driving through the mountains and the idyllic countryside you run across waterfalls, monkeys and endless amounts of small villages.  The place i stayed for the night had some great food and great accommodations and I would happily spend a week in this place with the view of the town.  The Rock Hotel, is perched up on a hill overlooking the city with spectacular sunrises.  The hotel is about 30 minutes before the tea plantations and can be considered a gateway to the tea country. 

Driving to the plantation and beyond is a relaxing experience with endless mountains of tea plants and tea ladies picking the leaves (although the fields were mostly empty that day as it was a Sunday).