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Our plantation is open to visitors from 8 am to 6 pm on a daily basis. The visitors are given individual attention and are taken round the estate by experienced guides with a thorough knowledge of English. The process of harvesting, plucking of the Virgin white tea is demonstrated and a comprehensive explanation is given on the culture of tea. They are treated to tea and cakes at the Proprietor’s Bungalow and shown round the whole plantation. This includes a visit to the Rubber Fields and demonstration of Rubber production in our small rubber factory. All this is free of charge.
A plantation visit takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. When the Museum comes on stream it will take a while longer. We are making arrangements to serve light refreshments at very nominal rates to visitors. You can also savour the white tea presented in tea tasting cups, brewed with pure spring water, which is used exclusively for tea infusions. |
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If transport is required to visit the Plantation or the Mirissa Bungalows a super Luxury SUV can be provided. The vehicle will be accompanied by a well trained and well mannered driver. It will be advisable to inform us early if vehicle services are required. |
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All visitors are given an opportunity to taste the tea produced. This takes the form of a proper tea tasting as practiced, in all the tea buying houses in the world. Visitors can take pictures of the tea tasting. This is something unique that could be shown to friends back at home. We can also instantaneously transmit pictures to your friends and family at home. There will be a very nominal charge for this to cover transmission costs. |
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The tea Museum will be open to visitors in March 2012. An entrance fee of 5 US$ will be charged for the upkeep of the Museum. 25% of the fees will be deployed towards educating some very promising children who are of modest means. The visitors could assist them directly, if they so wish. All details of the charity supported by us is available. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the orphanage if time permits. |
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The Museum will have a comprehensive library on tea and books of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Researchers into tea and ancient Ceylon are most welcome. |
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Cinnamon peeling and production too could be observed during the peeling season. |
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The plantation abounds with Bird life and around 50 varieties of birds could be observed. Peacocks, monkeys, Porcupines, Giant monitor lizards, wild boar can be seen if the visitors are lucky. This is a strict nature reserve any type of hunting or disturbance to the Fauna and flora is strictly prohibited. Visitors are requested to leave behind only their footprints. They should also be properly dressed. The conditions are similar to a rainforest. Special groups of visitors are requested to make early reservations for the visit.
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There are fish ponds stocked with Carp and Koi fish.
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A 9 hole golf putting green has been laid out for adults and children, who want to keep in touch with putting during their holidays!
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