Nuwara Eliya
Overview
Known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya is a world apart when compared to the tropical weather that encompasses the rest of Sri Lanka. Backed by mist-covered hills, colonial-style bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, and meticulously trimmed hedges, this town has a singularly European feel to it. This is also where the country’s tea production comes from.
What can we do?
- Unwind at Gregory Lake: Have a boat ride, go jet skiing, or take a peaceful walk around this beautiful lake in the center of the town.
- Walking around Victoria Park: Take a stroll through one of the most beautiful parks in South Asia, renowned for bird watching.
- Visit a Tea Factory:
Take a guided tour at a place such as the Pedro Tea Factory or the Damro Tea Estate and gain knowledge about how tea is prepared and sample fresh Ceylon tea. - Hike Horton Plains & World’s End: Trek into this cloud forest plateau and see the precipitous drop at World’s End (ideal in early morning).
- Visit Colonial Post Office: Take a look at this red-brick structure that resembles a Tudor-style building; it is a very old post office in Sri Lanka.
- Hakgala Botanical Garden Visit
Explore the second-largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, famous for orchids and roses. - Taste Fresh Strawberries: Visit a strawberry farm, where you’ll be able to taste the fresh strawberries, pancakes, and shakes.
Nuwara Eliya Overview Known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya is a world apart when compared to the...
