Eco Lodge Haputale-Camping Sri lanka

Our stay here was definitely one we will never forget! As soon as we arrived we felt so welcomed by the host and his whole family, they were all incredibly generous with their space and super helpful. The eco lodge is in the most magical location, on the side of the mountain away from any hustle bustle, truly connected to nature. Waking up to the sunrise was unforgettable and a highlight of our whole time in Sri Lanka. The breakfast was delicious and generous, and we ate dinner with the volunteers and other guests too. So many lovely conversations and connections. Wish we could have stayed here longer!!

View was great, hut was clen and nice, well secluded, peaceful,

Breakfast was very late - 9:45AM Breakfast quantity was limited (2 rotis) Helper likes to chat allot. Barbeque experience was not at the camp fire. Only 1lavatory for 3 huts (morning was line musical chairs)

You should definitely pin this place on your travel map. The atmosphere? Unreal. Surrounded by misty mountains, cold winds, and pure camping vibes—it felt like a slice of heaven. A small hike led us to the campsite, where kerosene lamps lit up one of the coziest nights I’ve ever had. No modern technology, no distractions—just nature, warmth, and good company. And that sunrise? Hands down, the best I’ve ever witnessed. This place isn’t just a destination—it became a part of me. Huge thanks to the super friendly staff for treating us so well. This wasn’t just camping, this was a 5 billion star hotel experience.

We loved our stay at Eco Lodge - it was so amazing. Viraj, Hiran and the entire family are incredibly welcoming, kind and knowledgeable and we felt part of the family. We stayed at the guesthouse (which we’d also highly recommend) and booked the lodge separately as we didn’t realise it was run by the same family. The Eco Lodge has great facilities, comfy beds (for camping) and the most amazing view. Sunrise and Sunset were a highlight and the food was delicious (they catered to our veggie requirements beautifully). This was such a highlight for us, so much that we are coming back in a couple of weeks. 🥰 Also would highly recommend Franky’s Hut on the main road - the masala chai, chocolate rotis and samosas are the best 👏🏻

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This camping spot feels like it was made just for me. There's no artificial setup—just pure, unspoiled nature. The view of the mountains and sunrise right in front of me is breathtaking. The nights are chilly and windy, and though I initially booked for one night, I’ve ended up staying for three. I wish I could stay for a month! Viraj and Hiran's family, who own this place, are incredibly welcoming and make you feel like you're at home. The food, cooked by their mom, is absolutely amazing—truly unreal! I hope they keep this place as it is, free from artificial changes. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again. We have to walk for 1 KM down, Not hot shower even it's cold climate, no Electricity, But these are the uniqueness of this place, that's why we cane here!

This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip in Sri Lanka. The views were incredible and the staff were so great and friendly. Our meals were incredible, I truly felt at peace here.

This camping site did have an outstanding location. It could have easily been wonderful. But this is a place that has seemingly nowbeen neglected . The mattress was dirty and lost all padding (admitted to by owner). We were taken down to the site at 17:30 from the main house and felt like we were more or less abandoned from then other than two boys that hung around at times for reasons I do not know. We were the only ones staying there. The owner was "too tired" to come dwn to explain how things work or what we should expect. Food was delivered late at 20:30 - largely rice with small amount of thin dhal, two chicken bones with tiny bit of meat on for 1500 rupees. one of the worst meals had in srilanka. I think this was the left overs from the homestay dinner but am not sure. The WC emptied audibly into a field a few metres away from the block - but we did not inspect to see if soak away existed. 2 broken hammocks. We left after one night. We regulary camp in the UK including at Glastonbury. This was truely awful. It was certainly not glamping and to use that term is misleading. The only good thing was to ignore the host (who said breakfast is at 8:30) and hike up to the homestay for breakfast much earlier. That breakfast was good. The host canceled our second night with agreement but this meant I was unable to post a review until i contacted booking.com.

It was really fun to do the camp fires, and i did a cooking class with the family, this was a lot of fun, and the brother is a good guide who took me to liptons seat and explained things about tea. The views at the camp site are amazing. Whenever you walk down to the camp site, they make sure someone is with you. When you stay here, don't expect a comfortable glamping experience, the facilities are basic but functionable.

The sunrise from the viewpoint next to the campsite is amazing. Viraj, the owner, is a chill guy that can help you with anything, and is up for a chat. To reach the camp he will take you for a 1km hike through the tea fields. Adds to the secluded atmosphere of the camp.

If there is a strong wind you hear it quite loudly in the cabin, but it adds to the camping vibe.