ADISHAM BUNGALOW

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Adisham Bungalow is an attraction not to be missed. A short drive from Haputale town will lead you to this absolutely gorgeous place. Adisham Bungalow, a monastery run by Benedictine Monks, is wrapped in the tranquility of the misty hills. Surrounded by a birds sanctuary and a thick forest cover, Adisham Bungalow is an ideal place for you to enjoy nature during your holiday in Sri Lanka.

History of Adisham Bungalow: is an old-day colonial British bungalow, later converted to a monastery and run and maintained by Benedictine Monks. It was designed by Sir Thomas Villiers. A painting of him can be seen in the bungalow.

The house was built in 1931 by an English aristocrat and planter Sir Thomas Villiers, former Chairman of George Steuart Co, a trading and estate agency based in Colombo. Sir Thomas was a grandson of Lord John Russell and descendant of the Dukes of Bedford. Named after Adisham, it was designed by R. Booth and F. Webster in Tudor and Jacobean style, on 10 acres (40,000 m2) of land. Adisham Hall played host to many prominent

How to get there

Buses from Colombo to Badulla (Route 99) pass through Haputale, the nearest town for Adisham, and you can take a local taxi from there. The best way to travel to Haputale is by train, 1st class sleeper or the observation car from Fort station.

Proceed along the Colombo Road (main street) up to the end of the Bazzar and take upper road to the Police station, proceed 2miles passing the Buddhist Temple then take left for and half mile till you Reach Adisham, an old English Maner first owned By

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