Bus from Tangalle (or Beliatha) to Hatton (Sri Lanka)

Hi there,

Need a little help: How do I get from Tangalle (or from Beliatha/Beliatta) to Hatton (I’m staying a few days nearby in Dickoya)?

Thanks! Florent

Hi Florent, I think you should go from Tangalle to Wellawaya, then on to Nuwara Eliya, and then Hatton. If you can find a direct bus to Nuwara Eliya, that’s the best :) It takes quite a while though…

Another option: bus via the expressway to Colombo, then train to Hatton. Same deal—it’s a long and intense trip! Here’s some info for booking and taking the train in Sri Lanka 😊

Keep us posted! Have a great day Caroline

Thanks, it really doesn’t seem straightforward (unlike other routes). I’ll give you an update after the trip! Florent

Hi Florent, If you don’t already have a place to stay in Dickoiya, book a room at Princess of Dickoiya—it’s a great spot. The area is stunning, but getting there in one go from Beliatha is a bit tricky.

Thanks Bencasto, that works out perfectly—I’ve booked a few days at Princess Ok dickoya. If you’ve got any hiking/tour ideas in the area (not too far), I’m all ears. From Tangalle, I think I’ll end up taking a taxi; I’ll check with the guesthouse there. Thanks, Florent

Hi Florent, You won’t be disappointed by Pricess of Dickoiya—the family hosting you is incredibly attentive, the food is excellent, and the rooms with terraces are spacious and clean. It’s a bit tricky to find, but just ask locals for directions.

Moussakelle and Castlereagh are two reservoirs surrounded by hundreds of hectares of tea plantations. Walk along the small roads that overlook them.

These two lakes are on the way to the foot of Adam’s Peak. If you go during pilgrimage season, it’s rich in encounters, landscapes, and emotions. The beauty of the sunrise behind the mountains on the horizon, the mist over the valleys and lakes, will make you forget the physical effort.

You’ll be in Tamil country—nothing but tea and small villages of tea pickers.

Then, heading west via Norton Bridge, you’ll find a series of waterfalls: Aberdeen, Laksapana, Puwakamala, and north of Hatton, Devon and St. Clair.

If you like early mornings, you won’t be too far from Horton Plains National Park—check with the owner of PoD.

Here are some great spots. The best option is to negotiate a tuk-tuk for the day and have them take you around.

However, as Caroline from Tongs and Sri Lanka rightly pointed out, it’s *very* far from Beliatha—expect at least 7 hours of driving. If I were you, I’d break it up with a stop halfway, like Ella or Haputale, and take the train early to Hatton.

Happy planning!