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The liill scenery around the mountain pass of Haputale 

 is unrivalled in magnificence and extent by any other in the 

 Island. Our late Governor, Sir H. G. Ward, has so fully 

 described the view from Haputale, that I quote his own 

 words. He says : — 



" I looked with regret, I confess, as I ascended the Pass, 

 probably for the last rime, at the magnificent wall of 

 vegetation, towering up the side of the mountain, and about 

 to disappear under the axe of the Planter, while below it, 

 the view embraces the whole Magam Pattuwa, with the 

 Kattragam hills in the distance, — the Leeways at Bundela, 

 and the white line of surf, beyond, at Kirinda." (Sir-H. 

 G. Ward's Minute of Inspection, 1858.) His predictions are 

 being literally fulfilled ; already several large Estates have 

 been formed, and the bracing climate will tempt the Planter 

 to remain long here, while the rich soil promises to reward 

 him handsomely. 



From Wilson's Bungalow the scene is truly delightful, 

 including an extensive view of deep valleys, and rushing 

 streams, smooth grassy hills that undulate in succession, 

 and mountains whose tops are covered with clouds. The 

 Xamanakuli mountain may be seen towering above the 

 others on the Badulla side. From Dewihene Bungalow, (now 

 in rains,) which is 1,767 feet above Badulla, and 1,110 feet 

 above the level of the sea, an extensive view is obtained of 

 the hills and valleys that stretch below, together with the 

 lofty range of the Nuwara Eliya mountains in the long 

 distance. 



From the Kannavarella Estate we gain a view of the sea ; 

 and on a clear day, ships sailing along, may be seen. 

 Altogether the view afforded by the variety of objects 

 here is unsurpassed tor grandeur. 



From Weywelhena Bungalow a full panoramic view of 

 the whole of the valley of Badulla is visible. 



From Taldana Pass, 1 miles from Badulla, we notice a 



