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Best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya - A wholesome hillside vacay

Nuwara Eliya is an amazing place located in the Mountainside of Sri Lanka and is a must visit during your trip there. If you want to know more about the best places to visit in this town, read.

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About Nuwara Eliya

Being a cold, lovely place situated among the hills, Nuwara Eliya is also known for being a little England in Sri Lanka. You still find impressions and impacts of colonialism in this part of Sri Lanka with the buildings and architectural styles. There are many holiday bungalows in Nuwara Eliya that will make you feel like you are in little England. If you want to get that feeling while you are on a holiday in Nuwara Eliya, you might want to stay at properties like Scottish Planter.

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Victoria Park

Nuwara Eliya is one of the best places to have a laid-back and relaxed vacation in Sri Lanka. And you definitely must visit Victoria Park during your holiday there. What would a relaxing vacation be without a slow walk in the park? The entry fee for the park is around a hundred and fifty rupees per person, and it really isn't much when you consider the beauty you take in while walking around.

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The Pedro tea estate

Sri Lanka has a variety of tea estates, especially in and around Nuwara Eliya. But this is one of the most popular places because it is green, aromatic, expansive and absolutely gorgeous. This Tea Plantation is one of the best places to see in town and you will know why when you visit the place. You can also go around the plantation site and enjoy the aroma and beauty while you take a look at how they make the tea from scratch. Once you end the tour, sit there taking the views and enjoy a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea.

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The Gregory Lake

When people ask about where to go when they're in Nuwara Eliya, the first place people would suggest to these visitors is Gregory lake. This is quite a bit away from the centre part of the town but is one of the most beautiful places in the area, especially if you have children. There are stalls where you can hire a houseboat along with many food stalls. This is a great place to spend a nice, lazy Sunday evening with people. Some also come here to have a picnic, play with their kids and overall, have a good time.

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Adam's Peak

This is the one unique place in Sri Lanka that holds a special place in the hearts of the three major religions in Sri Lanka. Adam's Peak is a mountain that people climb for many reasons, one of them being just for the mind blowing views it gives you. The best time to climb this peak is during the wee morning hours. TIme it so that you reach the top just in time to see the sunrise. This will truly be a magical experience for you.