Stafford Estate, Ragala, Sri Lanka

Situated just 30 minutes from Nuwara Eliya, on the Uda Pusellawa road in the picturesque little village hamlet of Ragala, within the precincts of the Stafford Tea Estate, lies this beautiful heritage bungalow. Built in 1884 in the days of the British Raj by the trail blazing Scotts, the bungalows colonial charm has been lovingly maintained throughout, albeit with the addition of modern day amenities. Rest and rejuvenate in the salubrious climes of the Tea Country on the extensive front lawn, surrounded by the scenic view of rolling green hills. Take a walk along one of the many trails that wind their way through the luscious tea bushes, when feeling more energetic, or just simply enjoy freshly brewed tea with scrumptiously baked scones & accompaniments on the cooling Blue Grass a feast for tired eyes! For the historian & spiritualistic, venture to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, where local folklore tales from the famed Ramayana mention that this was where Sita was hidden by the Demon King Ravana when she was his captive! En route pause at the much revered Sita Eliya where the stream flowing down from the mountainside served the needs of Sita Devi. Find the footprints of Lord Hanuman in the precincts of the hallowed Temple shrines of Lord Rama, Sita Devi, Luxshmana & much more. For the adventurous, have a night out in a rustic campsite complete with bonfire (when possible) & enjoy the night sky reaching out to the Milky Way, & wish upon a Shooting Star on a clear night! Test your astronomical knowledge with the ever prevalent Southern Cross, Three Sister's & the visible Planets! Stafford Estate Accommodation 3 large airy bedrooms furnished with period antiques, wall to wall carpeting and en suite modern bathrooms. The in house Appu has a wide repertoire of mouth watering western and eastern dishes. His traditional rice & curry a must! http://www.lanka.com/hotels/ragala/582-stafford-estate-ragala-sri-lanka.html