The highland village of Ohiya, Sri Lanka hasn't much to boast about in terms of modern life: few boutiques, post office, guest house, the railway station, temple, school and about 80 houses complete its humble inventory. But then when it comes to natural beauty of the highlands, the village of Ohiya is glorious.

Ohiya with its rugged terrain interspersed with tea estates provides ample opportunities for trekking and hiking in the....