Damro Labookellie Estate

  

Damro Labookellie Estate is a renowned tea plantation nestled in the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s central highlands. It is part of the larger Damro Tea group and is one of the oldest and most accessible tea estates in the region.

The estate is located at an elevation of around 1,500 meters above sea level, offering cool temperatures and ideal conditions for growing high-quality Ceylon tea. Visitors can tour the tea factory to observe the traditional tea manufacturing process and learn about the stages of withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, and sorting.

Damro Labookellie is famous for its scenic beauty, with sweeping views of lush green tea bushes, mountain landscapes, and clear skies. A visit typically includes a guided factory tour, tea tasting, and time at the estate’s tea center and café, which serves freshly brewed tea and local snacks.

The estate is easily accessible from Nuwara Eliya and is a popular stop for travelers exploring Sri Lanka’s hill country. It offers a memorable glimpse into the island’s colonial tea heritage and the continuing legacy of Ceylon tea production.