Lake Gregory Park Overview Nuwara Eliya is called "Little England" not only because of the climate and the colonial appearance of the area, but the beautiful Gregory Lake, which is found at the heart of the city, surrounded by misty mountain ranges, is another factor. Such a water reservoir was constructed in 1873 under the […]
Strawberry Farms Overview A visit to Nuwara Eliya is never complete without tasting its strawberries. Nuwara Eliya is the only city in Sri Lanka cool enough for strawberries to grow. Several strawberry farms are open to the public for tourists, such as Adma Agro, Ramya, and Jagro. It is also a beautiful sight to see
Golf Course (Nuwara Eliya Golf Club) Overview Founded in 1889 by British planters, this is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia. Located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, this vast green space adds a lot of beauty to the city. It is not just a playground, but a place where the architecture and
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Nuwaraeliya Post Office Overview This is the main symbol that catches the eye of anyone visiting Nuwara Eliya. Built by the British in 1894, this is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka. This building, built of red bricks in the Tudor style of England, was another reason why Nuwara Eliya was nicknamed
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Galway’s Land National Park Overview This is a beautiful forest spread over a small area of 29 hectares, located very close to the center of Nuwara Eliya. It was designated as a sanctuary in 1938 and was made a national park in 2006. The specialty of this park is that it allows you to escape
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Moon Plains (Sandathenna) Overview Located near the city of Nuwara Eliya, this is a beautiful plain and an Agricultural & Eco Tourism Zone. The main attraction here is the View Point located at the top of the hill. When you go there, you can see a 360-degree view, and this is also known as the
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Pedro Tea Estate & Tea Factory Overview Located at the foot of Mount Pedro, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, this is one of the oldest and most important tea factories in Nuwara Eliya. Established around 1885, this estate is famous for producing the world-famous "Lover's Leap", a very light and delicious tea (Lightest Tea).
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Parakrama Samudra (Ancient Reservoir) Overview This is the largest irrigation project built by King Parakramabahu the Great (1153 - 1186 AD) with the noble concept of "not a single drop of water falling from the sky should be allowed to flow into the sea without being used by man". It is so large that the
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Nissanka Latha Mandapaya Overview This is one of the most unique works of art from the Polonnaruwa period. It was built by King Nissankamalla (1187 - 1196 AD). The king was a great devotee of Buddhism and the inscription here states that he used this pavilion to listen to Pirith Chanting. There is a small
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Lankatilaka Image House Overview This is the largest idol house built in the Alahana Pirivena complex by King Parakramabahu the Great (1153 - 1186 AD). It is said to have been named "Lankathilaka" because it resembled the "Ornament of Lanka". It was built entirely of bricks and lime mortar according to the "Gedige" tradition. It
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