Joanna James
The lovely island nation of Sri Lanka offers many attractive places to visit and undoubtedly one of these would be the highland town of Nuwara Eliya. Amongst this town’s outstanding attributes would be its year-round delightfully cool climate which would contrast with the warmth of more low-lying places in the country. Additionally, Nuwara Eliya would offer an array of interesting attractions that would capture the imagination of the visitor. Some of these highlights are described below.
One of the noteworthy leisure attractions in this area would be the appealing Gregory Lake where many foreign visitors as well as locals arrive to relax and unwind amidst the agreeable surroundings. Interestingly, this lake is named in honour of William Gregory, a governor during the period of British colonialism. There would be several enjoyable things to do during your visit to this lake such as taking a boat ride, fishing and renting a bicycle to explore the nearby area. Gregory Lake would also be a marvellous place for a leisurely picnic whilst taking in the views of the picturesque surroundings.
Nuwara Eliya is renowned for its tea production with significant quantities of the famous Ceylon Tea being cultivated here. If you have an interest in this globally popular beverage, you could take the opportunity to tour one of the local tea-producing establishments like the well-known Pedro Tea Estate. Here, you would be able to stroll through the estate and tour the tea-producing factory which would undoubtedly be a captivating experience. There would additionally be a café here where you could savour authentic Ceylon Tea.
Another of the best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya would be the Hakgala Botanical Gardens; this happens to be the second biggest botanical garden in Sri Lanka and where you would be able to admire an entrancing collection of plants, trees and flowers. You will see that this garden has been subdivided into a number of sections devoted to various types of plants such as cacti, ferns, orchids and so on. It would always be an appealing experience to stroll through this garden and you would also be able to explore it in a convenient golf cart if you so desire.
If you appreciate interesting religious attractions, you should undoubtedly take the opportunity to visit the fascinating Seetha Amman Temple which you will find near the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. As its name indicates, this shrine is dedicated to Seetha Devi, the spouse of Lord Rama mentioned in the Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana. There would be idols representing Lord Rama, Seetha Devi, Lord Hanuman and Lakshman at this noteworthy shrine. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could easily visit this temple and other key attractions would be Araliya Green Hills.
Nature lovers would be entranced by the beautiful St. Clair’s Falls which happens to be regarded as one of the loveliest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It would also be counted amongst the nation’s broadest waterfalls being referred to as ‘Sri Lanka’s Little Niagara’. This impressive waterfall measures no less than 80 m in height presenting an alluring sight for the visitor. You will see that the water descends over several rocky outcrops before falling into a sizable and picturesque pool.
After a tiring day of sightseeing, you could relax and rejuvenate at the pleasant Victoria Park which would be a wonderful place to spend quality leisure time. At this site, you could bask amidst the appealing greenery and admire the sight of the pretty blooms, tranquil ponds and other features of interest. This park would also be a marvellous environment for photographers as it would offer many alluring backdrops, while it is an idyllic location for a laidback picnic or morning stroll as well.
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