Cottage of 1st person who planted a tea tree in Sri Lanka. I can't believe how much he was motivated to build this tea estate out of rough jungle. He was 17 y old when he came to this country. Today non of youth has this kind of spirit and enthusiasm.

The ruins of James Taylor’s bungalow can be seen here. James Taylor story also there in here. James Taylor’s well also close by. You can climb Kondagala rock after passing here. Nicely maintained and you will feel very relaxing here along with the beautiful landscape and nice flowers. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

You can see here the ruins of the James Taylor's Bungalow and a old well that believes he used. James Taylor was the person who started the first tea plantation in Srilanka, which is now known as Ceylon tea all around world. It is on the way of the Kondagala mountain top.

Ruins of james taylor's cottage. Has a great historical value. Very well protected. If you go pass this place, you'll be able to climb kondagala. Whole range of mountain can be seen from the top including hanthana.

Don,t use short vehicles. You have to off-road to top of state nearly 5km. The view is very beautiful. If you are travelling to state I prefer to climb Kondagala also. There are some short cuts through tea plantation for hikers.

Loolkandura Estate famous due to the 1st tea plantation in sri lanaka. Now a days this is become more tourism attractions place due to Kondagala Rock. There are 2 leopards in kondagala forest. So those who are visited to these are should be carefull.

I was there in 2022

Easy access

James Tailor is the person who introduced world famous Ceylon Tea to the world. He has been dedicated his life from age 17 to the Tea. He was not married, lived by himself. When he passed away the villagers of Loolkandura carried his body to Presbyterian Church of Kandy for the funeral service. It is interesting to study of tea.

After visiting this place can see how James Taylor enjoyed his life in this bungalow with the beautiful nature. A house surrounded be tea trees on a hill with very fresh air. A place must visit in kandy

This is the place where invented commercial tea plantation to sri lanka and his bungalow situated.Mr.James Tailor build this place and now there are no any building.beside the land side there is a path to kondagala.

Easier way to reach there through delthota but road is little bit damaged. Bike or a high ground clearance vehicle is more suitable than a car. After getting tickets have to go about 5 km and road is very narrow and damaged.

This cottage was built in 1865 by James Taylor, who was the person to introduce tea plantation to Sri Lanka. From the main road, you can reach near to the cottage by a vehicle and climb up a few steps to reach the cottage. A high clearance vehicle is preferred, though it is even manageable on a car. Only a few ruins of the cottage are available now.

Very good for traveling and day outs. Its located in a middle of the loolkandura estate. Very beautiful and weather is amazing 😻 🌬️🍃🇱🇰

A place surrounded by tea estates.. very cold, misty and windy.. cabin is ruined.. but many beautiful plants, flowers and scenery..

Historical place with a scenic beauty.

Cottage of the Scotsman James Taylor. it is situated between the tea estate and Kondagala rock entrance.

This cottage has been built in 1865 by James Taylor, who came down from Scotland at the age of 17. He is believed to be the person to introduce tea plantation to Sri Lanka. From the main road, you can reach the cottage by a vehicle (a high clearance one is preferred, though it is even manageable on a car). You have to park the vehicle and climb up a few steps to reach the cottage. Only a few ruins of the cottage are available now.