Joanna James
A picturesque city in the central hills of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is endowed with cooler climes and beautiful landscapes offering its visitors many exciting experiences. Be it hiking, admiring waterfalls, or enjoying freshly brewed tea at the factory, the list goes on, find a handful of them here.
This duo of attractions provides hours of pleasure for the entire family. From taking a stroll in the park to a boat ride on the lake, or enjoying a pony or bicycle ride, there is much to do in scenic and serene surroundings. These experiences are looked forward to by many guests booked at Nuwara Eliya luxury hotels.
Just as much as you enjoy strawberries with cream or strawberry-topped desserts during your stay in Nuwara Eliya, visiting a farm growing strawberries is a different experience, why not try this at one of the farms in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy one of their strawberry products on site?
This ornate Hindu temple in Nuwara Eliya is dedicated to Princess Sitha who was held captive at this site by King Ravana before she was freed by Prince Rama from India. This temple (site) is an important point of the Ramayana trail in Sri Lanka and is worth visiting.
This second-largest Botanical Garden complex in Sri Lanka is close to the Hakgala Nature Reserve having varieties of fauna. The temperate climate makes the Hakgala Gardens a beautiful sight to behold, giving hours of pleasure to nature lovers with thousands of blooms apart from the rose garden, the orchid houses, and the Japanese Garden.
Consecrated in 1852, this historical church is a reminder of the colonial past of Nuwara Eliya and is on Church Road which is a walkable distance for guests from hotels such as Araliya Green City. Resembling and having the vibes of an English Village church this church has many features to be admired. It was also visited by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954 during their visit to Sri Lanka.
With several tea plantations around Nuwara Eliya, one must not miss this chance to experience a tour. Usually 30 to 40-minute duration, the tour will offer fascinating insights into the processes from plucking the tea until it becomes the packed tea you buy off the shelf. Don’t forget to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of tea to complete the tour.
Situated within a charming Tudor Mansion with a clock tower, spires and an outstanding red brick exterior, this iconic Post Office was built in 1894. A well-maintained lawn adds much grandeur to this stately building. Created to handle mail for the British Colonials it still functions well. It remains one of the oldest buildings in Nuwara Eliya making this a must-experience location on your trip.
This enchanting waterfall is just outside the town and can be easily reached by a tuk-tuk ride. Once you are dropped off near Pedro Tea Estate ask for the start of the path leading to the waterfall and do the hike which is uphill (not a strenuous one) but more a scenic walk. Once you reach the falls you will be thrilled by its beauty and the surrounding vistas.
There are so many spectacular views you can enjoy on a walking tour in Nuwara Eliya and with the cool climate it is quite a pleasant experience. Book one through your hotel and enjoy different landscapes of forested hills, pine walks, and cascading waterfalls in addition to taking in the beautiful colonial architecture of the town.
Also known as Niagara Falls of Sri Lanka this gushing and cascading beauty is admired by locals and visitors alike. Its beauty is enhanced by the brilliant blue skies, the mountainous landscape and the 03 different gradients of the rock formations making the falls drop into a pool after the third drop a sight not to be missed.
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