Joanna James
Good things come in small packages. The same can be said about Nuwara Eliya. This tiny city comprises many family-friendly activities. So book your next vacation in Nuwara Eliya with your loved ones.
No family adventure in Nuwara Eliya is complete without a call at one of the tea estates there. Pedro Tea Estate is located around 3.5 kilometers to the east of the city. Experience a tea factory tour, learn about tea plucking from the local tea pluckers and immerse yourself in the local culture with interactive experiences with the workers to get insights into their daily routines.
Are boat rides, picnicking, and pony rides on your mind? A visit to Gregory Lake will provide your kids with that experience. This is a great spot to encounter natural beauty and relaxation. It even has an amusement area that will keep your tiny tots engaged while you unwind with a book or simply relax among nature's wonders.
If you are bird-watching enthusiasts and love taking snaps, you should drop by Victoria Park. This green space is located in the city center, on Uda Pussellawa Road. It was constructed and named thus to mark the Diamond Jubilee of UK’s Queen Victoria. Walk among the beautifully groomed gardens lined with vibrant flora varieties. The ideal time to visit this place is from March to May or in August and September.
One of the best refreshing and family-friendly experiences you can have in Nuwara Eliya is visiting the Hakgala Botanical Garden. Many families who take refuge in Nuwara Eliya luxury hotels do not forget to visit this destination. It offers an educational and tranquil escape from the city. You will be able to connect with nature, witness more than 10, 000 species of plants, and enjoy a fresh and cool retreat among the hills. The best time to visit there is between mid-March and April. Then you will be able to see the flowers in full bloom.
If you are an animal lover and are curious about dairy farming, you need to head out to Ambewela Farm with your family. This destination is a feast for the eyes with green pastures. Witness cows being milked and grazing on the grassy fields. You can even enjoy the serenity of the environs by having a picnic amid the gentle farm animals.
Need to burn some energy? Why not engage in a fun hiking trip with your family to Horton Plains National Park? This is an awesome place that encompasses scenic beauty, diverse ecosystems, and wildlife. The highlight here is probably the renowned World’s End viewpoint. Since the trails are well-maintained, they are easy to traverse. So embark on this journey for an enriching family experience.
Nuwara Eliya might be renowned for its tea plantations but another sweet treat in store for you there is strawberry farming. There are many farms dotting the city and nearby areas. You may visit such sites with your loved ones for a day of strawberry picking. A property like Araliya Green Hills is located close to the strawberry farms in Ragala and Ambewela. Have fun learning about strawberry cultivation, its origins and enjoying the fresh produce and some of the products made using them like strawberry juice and jam.
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