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Damro Labookellie Tea Centre
Experience Damro Labookellie Tea Centre, one of Sri Lanka's most popular tea destinations, offering factory tours, panoramic tea plantations, complimentary tea tasting and breathtaking hill country scenery.
Plan My JourneyLocation
Labookellie, Nuwara Eliya
Duration
1 to 2 Hours
Difficulty
Easy
Entrance Fee
Factory tours are generally free; purchases optional
Best Time
January to April
Elevation
1,500 m (4,921 ft)
Why Visit
Discover Damro Labookellie Tea Centre
Located along the scenic A5 highway between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, Damro Labookellie Tea Centre is one of Sri Lanka's most visited tea estates and an essential stop for travellers exploring the central highlands. Surrounded by rolling green hills covered with neatly cultivated tea bushes, the estate offers visitors an authentic introduction to the world-famous Ceylon tea industry.
Originally established during the British colonial era, the estate is now operated by Damro, one of Sri Lanka's leading tea producers. Visitors can join guided factory tours to observe every stage of tea production, from freshly harvested leaves to withering, rolling, drying, grading and packaging before enjoying complimentary freshly brewed Ceylon tea.
Beyond the factory, the beautifully maintained tea plantations provide spectacular panoramic views that are perfect for photography and leisurely walks. Visitors can watch experienced tea pluckers harvesting leaves while learning about the traditions that have made Sri Lankan tea famous across the globe.
Its convenient location between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya makes Damro Labookellie Tea Centre an ideal stop during scenic road trips through Sri Lanka's tea country. Many visitors also combine their visit with nearby attractions including Ramboda Falls, Pedro Tea Estate, Gregory Lake and Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Whether you're a tea enthusiast, nature lover or first-time visitor to Sri Lanka's hill country, Damro Labookellie Tea Centre offers a memorable blend of education, culture and breathtaking scenery.
Highlights
- ✓One of Sri Lanka's most famous tea centres
- ✓Guided working tea factory tours
- ✓Complimentary Ceylon tea tasting

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Key Features
What Makes Damro Labookellie Tea Centre Special
One of Sri Lanka's most famous tea centres
Guided working tea factory tours
Complimentary Ceylon tea tasting
Beautiful panoramic tea plantations
Historic colonial tea estate
Tea plucking demonstrations
Excellent roadside stop between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Scenic photography opportunities
Activities
Things To Do
Join a guided tea factory tour
Taste freshly brewed Ceylon tea
Walk through scenic tea plantations
Photograph rolling tea-covered hills
Watch tea pluckers harvesting leaves
Purchase premium Ceylon tea
Visit nearby Ramboda Falls
Continue to Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy local refreshments
Learn about Sri Lanka's tea heritage
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre is famous for its working tea factory, complimentary Ceylon tea tasting and spectacular tea plantation scenery. It is one of the most popular tea tourism destinations in Sri Lanka's central highlands.
Travel Guide
Tips & Advice
Morning visits usually offer the best lighting for photography.
Factory tours are available during operating hours.
Carry a light jacket as temperatures are cooler than lowland regions.
Tea purchased directly from the estate makes an excellent souvenir.
Allow extra time to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
Combine the visit with Ramboda Falls and Nuwara Eliya for a full-day excursion.

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