NUWARA ELIYA

NUWARA ELIYA

-misty little England-

    Nuwara Eliya is the lush green surrounding countryside of tea plantation at the central highlands. It is located 167 Km east of Colombo and the best-known city for relaxation and fun related activities in Sri Lanka among both local and foreign travelers. Pidurutalagala the height mountain, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and age-old colonial type buildings are highlighted in the Nuwara Eliya city.


    Nuwara Eliya is the lush green surrounding countryside of tea plantation at the central highlands. It is located 167 Km east of Colombo and the best-known city for relaxation and fun related activities in Sri Lanka among both local and foreign travelers. Pidurutalagala the height mountain, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and age-old colonial type buildings are highlighted in the Nuwara Eliya city.


MOST STRIKING FEATURES


In around 1838 British explorer Samuel Baker was discovered Nuwara Eliya as an area with the same climate as England. Then it was developed as a relaxing center for the British colonists. Even today Nuwara Eliya is famous for its' exhilarating climate and best-known city for relaxation and fun related activities in Sri Lanka among both local and foreign tourist.
The city becomes alive in the month of April when the flowers are blooming under a cold sunny climate with the beginning of the festive season. During the season Motor racing comes alive with the Mahagastotte and Radella Hill Climbs, horse racing for Governor's Cup at the Nuwara Eliya Racecourse, Golf Tournaments at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Parties held every day nightly in the hotels, and the flower show at the end of the month.

What To See & Do

Horton plains national park, World heritage site

    Horton plains national park is situated 2,300 m above sea...

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Nature trail, Kirigalpotta

    Nature trails to Kirigalpotta (2,389 m), the second-highest mountains of Sri...

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Nature trail, Thotupola kanda

    Thotupola Kanda 3rd highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2,357 m...

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Baker's falls, Horton plains national park

    Baker’s Fall, located inside the Horton plains national parks, originally...

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Seetha Amman temple, Seetha Eliya

    Seetha Amman temple is located in front of the Hakgala Botanical Garden at Seetha Eliya area...

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Galway's Land national park

    Galway's Land national park is located within the Nuwara Eliya city area. A...

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Moon Plain

    Moon Plain or "Sadathenna" is classified as an agriculture and environment...

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Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ashok Vatika

    Hakgala Botanical Garden area together with strict nature reserve above the...

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Mahaweli Maha Seya, Kotmale

    Mahaweli Maha Seya the second largest stupa in Sri Lanka is located in the...

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Ramboda falls

    Ramboda falls is located near the 53 km post along the Kandy – Nuwara Eliya trunk road. Its...

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Nuwara Eliya station, the forgotten railway line

    Nuwara Eliya station was opened to the public in August...

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Bomburu Ella

    Bomburu Ella also known as Perawella falls is the widest waterfall in Sri...

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Sea Plane ride

    Sea Plane ride across the golden beaches, lush green paddy fields and tea...

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