English towns are in England, aren’t they? Then you haven’t heard about the city of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Once the home-away from home for English men ruled the island, this city is still very much English in every aspect. With Victorian style bungalows, landscaped gardens and cool climate Nuwara Eliya would offer you a beautiful English spring day every day. Placed in highlands 6,128ft above the sea level, it grows world’s finest tea. Apart from panoramic views of tea plantations, lush green draped valleys, cascades of waterfalls Nuwara Eliya has so much more to offer.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Top Attractions
- Lake Gregory – Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this scenic lake with boating, cycling, horse riding, and beautiful mountain views.
- Horton Plains National Park – Explore the UNESCO World Heritage highland wilderness featuring misty trails, unique wildlife, and the famous World’s End viewpoint.
- World’s End Viewpoint – Experience breathtaking panoramic views from a dramatic cliff edge overlooking the central highlands.
- Hakgala Botanical Gardens – Wander through beautifully landscaped gardens featuring rare plants, roses, orchids, and cool-climate flora.
- Pedro Tea Factory & Tea Estates – Discover Sri Lanka’s famous tea heritage with guided factory tours and stunning views across green tea plantations.
- Gregory Lake Park – Relax by the lakeside with family-friendly activities, scenic walks, and views of the surrounding hills.
- Seetha Amman Temple – Visit the colorful Hindu temple believed to be connected with the legendary Ramayana story, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
- Victoria Park – Explore this charming town park filled with flowering plants, walking paths, and a variety of native and migratory birds.
- Ambewela Farm – Visit the famous dairy farm known for its green landscapes, fresh dairy products, and cool-weather countryside experience.
- Devon & St. Clair’s Waterfalls – Admire two of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful waterfalls surrounded by lush hills and tea plantations.
