Joanna James
Complementing the scenic beauty and pleasant weather that entices visitors to Nuwara Eliya, there are also many other outdoor attractions for adventure seekers who love the rough and tumble side of physical activity that brings about a thrill and a rush of adrenaline in their veins.
Famed for the breathtaking sunrise and glorious sunsets, as well as a religious site for devotees, Adam's Peak hike is one of the best things to do in Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka. Adventure seekers love this climb, although the ascent not being that easy. However, climbing the last few metres which consist of steps brings a rush of energy as you witness the breathtaking view from the top.
A trek at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Horton Plains is a popular adventure sought by visitors from places like Stafford Bungalow to witness the lush fauna and flora of this National Park and also to experience the chilliest and most windy spot on the island. Be amazed at the sheer cliff called the World's End with a drop of about 4000 feet within the Park.
Just imagine whizzing away on the scenic Lake Gregory on a cool morning, Jet Skiing is enjoyed by many visitors both young and old for the thrill and the warming up with the excitement as you race across the scenic lake.
Book yourselves on this energetic tour of Ramboda, a scenic point in Nuwara Eliya due to the lovely Ramboda Falls. The guide will take you on a lively trek around the village. Feel the vibes of local people, cross a tea plantation and a picturesque river and lo and behold you would be ravenous for that traditional village lunch.
With the crisp air in Nuwara Eliya, a short day excursion or a longer one to suit your stay is invigorating. Try from the array of biking trails on offer using sound and well-maintained equipment. Start the trail from Nuwara Eliya and work your way downhill or do a different trail of your choice.
With the top of the hill at 2100metres above sea level, this is the 9th tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. On a guided trek you will reach the foot of the hill across a tea plantation and climb to the top. Be engulfed in a breathtaking view and spot the lone tree.
Do a traditional boat ride encompassing a cruise from Nuwara Eliya city end, encounter the anicut further down, and witness the glorious colours of the birds in this vicinity. Gliding on your way across to arrive at the opposite end of the town.
The oldest golf course on the island, a forest cover fringe and a scenic view to entice players from all over the world to the Golf Course in Nuwara Eliya. This is a challenging golf course requiring skill and the ability to cope with the hilly terrain.
Said to be Sir Thomas Lipton's favourite point for reflection and solitude, this viewpoint in Haputale can be reached across from his famed Dambatenne Tea Factory on an exciting and mildly strenuous trek. Once at the top you will witness a panorama almost close to that from the Worlds End.
Corbett's Gap so named after the British Army Colonel Jim Corbett who was also an adventurer is an unused jeep track cutting across the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Knuckles Conservation Forest. Journey through breathtaking mountain vistas, local village life, and fields of tea to enter the cloud forest canopy laden with dew as well as mist, beyond this enter Corbett's Gap to view the utterly bewitching view.
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