James Taylor’s Loolkandura
Step back in time and explore the birthplace of Sri Lanka's world-famous Ceylon Tea, the Loolkandura Estate. This stunning plantation, located in the lush hills of the Kandy district, is where the very first tea plants were planted in Sri Lanka after the failure of the coffee plantation. It was here that James Taylor, a young Scotsman, revolutionized the tea industry and put Sri Lanka on the map as one of the world's leading tea producers.
The Loolkandura Estate is not just a place of historical significance, but also a breathtakingly beautiful destination. Visitors can explore the estate and immerse themselves in the stunning natural scenery, surrounded by verdant tea bushes, cascading waterfalls, and stunning mountain ranges. The estate has restored several locations used by James Taylor, including his log cabin chimney, his well, and even the very first tea patch he planted, now known as the No.7 field. Don't miss the chance to sit in Taylor's Seat, a rock seat used by James Tayl...
The Loolkandura Estate is not just a place of historical significance, but also a breathtakingly beautiful destination. Visitors can explore the estate and immerse themselves in the stunning natural scenery, surrounded by verdant tea bushes, cascading waterfalls, and stunning mountain ranges. The estate has restored several locations used by James Taylor, including his log cabin chimney, his well, and even the very first tea patch he planted, now known as the No.7 field. Don't miss the chance to sit in Taylor's Seat, a rock seat used by James Tayl...
