Blue Field:

A tranquil isle in the hills

by Beverley Jansz

The road from Kandy to Nuwara-Eliya is one of the most beautiful and scenic routes in Sri Lanka. It starts from the ancient former central of the nation and then rolls into Lanka's gorgeous Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and University town of Peradeniya.

After the traveller passes Peradeniya, he commences a pleasant drive through some truly breathtaking country. On and on it goes through misty hills, lush tea plantations, stately rivers and secluded streams. At Ramboda a host of attractions await the traveller. Among them are the ever-green tea estates that grow some of the finest teas in the island. The main attraction is the Majestic Ramboda Falls. In close proximity to this scenic location is Blue Field Resort and Tea Centre at Ramboda, which is a part of the Blue Field tea plantation.

This is not a place where a traveller could have a cuppa and then continue his tour to Nuwara-Eliya. The first is the Tea Lounge that serves Blue Field's own blend of high grown speciality teas with delicious delicacies from the Pastry Shop. This is a place for those who prefer a light and swift repast.

For tourists who want a more filling meal, there is the Blue Field Restaurant. With an Internationally experienced catering staff, this is no ordinary eatery. The dining experience is both unique and refreshing.

The Blue Field also runs a supermarket, with an extensive selection of goods. If tourists need fine high-grown teas over the country, there's the Tea Sales Centre.

Blue Field also offers tourists a tour of the teas factory and has a childrens' playground too. Added to all these attractions is the fact that Ramboda Falls is just 15 minutes away from Blue Field Resort and Tea Centre.