Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Cool green hill country covered in tea estates, often called Little England.
About
About Nuwara Eliya
At around 1,900 metres, Nuwara Eliya sits in the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country and is often called Little England for its cool climate, misty hills and colonial architecture. Surrounded by emerald tea plantations, waterfalls and mountains, it is the perfect place to slow down, tour a tea estate and enjoy the fresh highland air.
Highlights
Top things to do
- Tour a working tea estate and factory
- Relax by Gregory Lake
- Admire the colonial era buildings and gardens
- Visit nearby Horton Plains National Park and World's End
- Taste fresh Ceylon tea and local strawberries
Good to know
Bring a light jacket, evenings here are genuinely cool. The train journey through the surrounding hills is one of the most scenic in the world.
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