The tea plantation bungalows of Sri Lanka.

In the 19th century British colonialists fought the jungle, wild animals and natives to plant tea in the hills of Ceylon. These planters invariably chose the most scenic locations to build their houses Many of these early plantation bungalows still survive today. Many more were built during the early part of the 20th century. But then in 1948 Ceylon finally won her independence. The end for British planters came in the 70s when the government nationalized the tea and rubber plantations Today the plantations have been privatized, but the managers of the estates still occupy the very same bungalows. And it is to here that many Sri Lankan families fortunate enough to have friends or relatives working in the plantations travel to for a weekend holiday. As of late plantation companies have started to realise this as a way to increase revenue. But admittedly it may be difficult for foreign visitors to make bookings without the proper contacts.

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