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 Nuwara Eliya - නුවර එළිය

Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed as 'Little England' in Sri Lanka for its chilly climate and the colonial style architecture of the bungalows. As this area lies above 1868 metres above the sea level it is more misty and colder than the other areas of the country. It is a city situated in the hil county of the central province, Sri Lanka. 

Nuwara Eliya is famous for the tea production of Sri Lanka. Apart from the tea plantations, Horton plains National Park, Gregory Lake, Sita temple like many places are there to visit in the area.

How to get there

  • By train
Nuwara Eliya does not have a train station. You have to get down from Nanuoya which is about 10 km away from Nuwara Eliya and get a taxi or a bus from there. Nanuoya is connected to Colombo through Colombo - Basulla main railway line and it will take about 7 hours to get there from Colombo. I recommend you to take the train as the route is so beautiful and you can take a lot of nice photos there too. 
  • By bus
You can take the buses from Colombo to Hatton and Kandy. Bus ride is quicker than the train. But the bus ride is a bit bumpy. 


What to see 

You can choose whichever you like to see for your stay in Nuwara Eliya. These are some of the attractions in the area. 
  • Victoria Park – Best Maintained Park In South Asia
  • Pedro Tea Estate – For The Love Of Tea
  • Gregory Lake – Family Picnic Spot
  • Bale Bazaar – Winter Market
  • Strawberry Fields – Pick Your Own Strawberries
  • Ambewela Farm – Little New Zealand
  • Moon Plains – Get A Dose Of Fresh Air
  • Seetha Amman Kovil – Mythologically important
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden – Place for nature savvys
  • Nuwara Eliya Restaurants – Relish Sri Lankan Food
  • Glaway’s Land National Park – Exotic flora-fauna
  • Town Walk – Soak in the good vibes
  • Ramboda Falls – Scenic landscapes
  • St. Clair’s Falls – Get close to nature
  • Laxapana Falls – 8th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka
  • Kudahagala – 4th Tallest Mountain
  • Thotupola Kanda – 3rd Highest Mountain
  • Pidurutalagala – The Tallest Mountain
  • Aberdeen Falls – Nature’s Wonder
  • Bomburu Ella Falls – Widest Fall In Sri Lanka
  • Devon Falls – Veil Of The Valley
  • Horton Plains National Park – A UNESCO Heritage Site
Victoria Park 
It is a huge and well maintained park and one of the best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya. It has huge flowers, ferris-wheel and swings to add to the mood. Originally it was a research field for the Hakgala botanical garden. 

Entry fee : Rs. 135 per person 
Location : PBC Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka
Time spent : 1- 1.5 hrs

Gregory lake


Gregory lake is a place where most visited by travellers. It is a bit away from the centre of the city. One of the most beautiful places in Nuwara Eliya. You can enjoy the swan boat ride, pony ride or have a small picnic and enjoy the vibe there. 

Entrance fee : Rs. 200 per foreigner
Time : 8.00 am to 9.00 pm
Time spent : 1- 1.5 hrs

Hakgala botanical Garden


It is the second largest botanical garden in sri lanka, situated in Nuwara Eliya - Badulla main road 16 km from Nuwara Eliya. There are more than 10,000 flowers planted there and during the spring season thousands of visitors are coming to see the blooms here. The Hakgala garden is specially famous for the orchids and the roses they are having. If you want you can buy the seeds and plants from there also.

Entrance fee :    foreign adults LKR 2000/=
Foreign student LKR 1200/=
Foreign child LKR 1100/=
Ticketing hours : 7.30 am to 5.00 pm
Open till 6 pm, 365 days

Seetha Amman Kovil



It is a unique Hindu temple located on the way to Hakgala botanical garden, approximately 1 km from the garden. It is dedicated to the Princess Seetha. You can click some beautiful pictures while admiring the place. 

Entrance : free
Time spent : about 30 min

Horton Plains National Park 

It is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka which encompasses grassland and cloud forest with rich biodiversity. It is a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometres from Ohiya, 6 kilometres from the world-famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya.  

It is a UNESCO world heritage which nests many endangered species. There you can visit, 
  • World's end
  • Baker's falls

Tips

  • Plan ahead to use the time of your stay to the fullest. 
  • Be ready for the cold climate.
  • You can eat in the small restaurants in the downtown for a low cost. 

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