While At Mount Havana
Experience a Day of a Tea Plucker
8 acres of our land are covered in tea plantations, and we invite you to walk around and find out the precision of plucking the leaf just between the bud of a tea plant and how this light green-colored tea leaf can end up making a golden brew that is loved across the world
Time of the day
Duration
08:00 am to 09:00 am
1 hour
Bird Watching
Happen to be bird watching during the freshest hours of the morning when the world begins to stir from deep slumber. Our reared estate is the ideal breeding and nesting grounds for the many species of these chirpy souls such as the Flame-back woodpecker, Lotons Flower Peck and the Scimitter Babbler among many others.- bird watching
Time of the day
Duration
06:30 am to 08:00 am
2 to 3 hours
05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
2 to 3 hours
Butterfly Spotting.
Our butterfly garden is home to some of the most beautiful species of butterflies such as Psyche, Blue Mormon, Blue Glassy Tiger and Crimson Rose. through a careful integration of feeder and host plan we have successfully invited many species of these winged beauties to call Mount Havana their home. The only requirement is that the day needs to be sunny and if so, you simply need to take a walk in our butterfly gardens to enjoy their almost ethereal presence. The activity will usually be held between 10.00 a.m.M to 3.00 p.m.
Time of the day
Duration
10:00 am to 03:00 pm
1 hour
Get Hands On With Bee Farming.
Bees honey is a natural source of goodness packed with a ton of health benefits, and at Mount Havana, you can now taste the undiluted, pure, organic bee’s honey straight off the hive. Visit our bee farm and watch how these tireless honeymakers of nature create this sweet, gooey goodness, and if you feel particularly daring, you can even try to extract a bit of it yourself
Time of the day
Duration
06:30 am to 09:00 am
30 mins to 1 hour
Nature Trails
If you’re a nature lover and want to explore a tropical revering forest with all these living beings, then our nature trail along our 25-acre land through our endemic and indigenous forest trees will be perfect for you to observe the tropical fauna and flora that are prevalent in the sub-montane region and experience the rich biodiversity with wayside wildflowers. Our specially made Summer Hut is positioned advantageously, so you can watch this scenic view while enjoying a cup of tea. We also never forget to serve a traditional Sri Lankan sweet meat that will accompany your cup of Ceylon tea well.
Time of the day
Duration
Morning or Evening
2 to 3 hrs
Work On The Garden
Our vegetable gardens are maintained organically, and part of our experience is to let you get up close and personal with the fresh ingredients that our vegetable garden has to offer. Help out with the cultivation if you are in the mood, and to finish up, pick up your very own dinner ingredients. You can even cook your own dinner with the help of our friendly chefs, who will guide you along the way, and just in case you are too tired after all that activity, our chef will cook it for you
Time of the day
Duration
Morning and Evening
30 mins to 1 hour
Cooking With Locals
Embark on a distinctive culinary journey with Cooking with Locals, where you can delve into authentic Sri Lankan cooking. Engage directly from cultivation to cooking, handpick your ingredients, and learn the art of Sri Lankan cuisine with our expert chefs. Whether you choose to cook alongside our chefs or prefer to relax while they prepare your meal, you’ll experience the true essence and flavors of Sri Lankan cooking in a way that’s both personal and memorable.
Time of the day
Duration
Morning or Evening
2 to 3 hrs