Joanna James
Featuring cool climes – a sharp contrast to the stifling humidity down by the island coast, gently undulating green hills interspersed with majestic waterfalls – Nuwara Eliya or Little England as it is fondly called by the locals is a beloved resort town in Sri Lanka’s lush hill country. Read on to discover more.
Located smack dab in the middle of Nuwara Eliya town, Gregory Lake is a man-made lake which was created during colonial times by then-Governor William Gregory. At the lake, one can enjoy a delightful boat ride on swan-shaped paddleboats, indulge in some snacks sold by local vendors, and simply relax on the manicured banks of the lake. After taking in the sights at the lake bund, consider making your way to the beautiful park located right alongside the Gregory Lake where you can stroll more.
No trip to Nuwara Eliya is complete without making the time to take in one of its main attractions – Victoria Park. Created in honour of Queen Victoria’s 60 Jubilee celebrations, the park is a beautiful spot where one can explore carefully manicured lawns bursting with an abundance of colourful flowers. It’s a great spot to enjoy some quiet time amidst nature followed by a delicious picnic breakfast or lunch. It's also a great location to birdwatch as well. Some of the best hotels in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka such as the likes of Araliya Red will be more than happy to arrange for a visit upon the request of their guests.
A scenic remnant from Nuwara Eliya’s rich colonial past, the Nuwara Eliya Post Office was first built in the year 1894 and is housed in a beautifully maintained Tudor Manor. A prominent landmark in the little township of Nuwara Eliya, this attraction also happens to be the oldest post office in Sri Lanka and was once even featured in a stamp in the year 1990.
Love fresh strawberries? Then stopping by at one of the town’s many strawberry farms is an absolute must! A popular one to consider visiting is the Adman Agro Farm where visitors can pick fresh strawberries to taste or can instead opt to make their way to a cute little café where one can order delicious juice, cordials, pancakes, waffles, and ice cream made out of strawberries!
Those planning a visit to Nuwara Eliya, simply must not miss out on exploring its incredible tea plantations and learning about the production of the finest tea in the world. As a tour of a tea factory and tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya will offer a fascinating insight into the island’s tea industry. A tour will generally include a hike through the estate's expansive tea fields, followed by a tour of the tea factory and a tea-tasting session. A beautiful tea estate to consider visiting is the Pedro Tea Factory.
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