Experience the unspoiled beauty of the surrounding valleys and hills by trekking and cycling around. Adventure trails and mountain bike rides can be arranged with bicycles for all different levels of ability. Travelers approaching Castlereagh from the road can glimpse tantalizing views across the lake.
Walking, hiking and mountain biking are all delightful ways of experiencing the varied landscapes, lush and exotic flora, abundant birdlife and the sweet rhythm of life in a tea garden. A leisurely walk, an adventure trek or a challenging mountain bike ride all provide rewards of vistas of mountain lakes
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Along the way you will be able to pause and absorb a beautiful view of the Castlereigh reservoir and the dam. Pack a picnic lunch or tea when you embark on this trail as it offers plenty of excellent scenic spots ideally suited for picnicking.
A tea factory visit is a must to see the care with which the leaves are dried and processed for the world famous Ceylon Tea
Sri Pada orAdam’s Peak.is the most popular hill climb in Sri lanka and
might possibly be the world’s longest stairway up at 7,500 feet or 2280 meters in height.It is the island’s second highest mountain, Adam’s Peak, is sacred to all of Sri Lanka’s four major religions.
If you start your hill climb journey around 2 am at Delhousie which is 40 minutes drive from Castlereigh Bungalow ,you will be sure to catch the sunrise at the summit of Adams Peak. The hardy trekking aficionado, lovers of a good hike and the adventure traveller are all greeted at the summit by the unceasing clanging of a bell, reverently tolled by old and young, to signify the completion of a pilgrimage. For trekkers up Adam’s Peak, it is considered incorrect to inquire from fellow pilgrims and climbers, how far it is to the top, or how much longer you might need to climb to reach the summit in silence.
