Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Known as “Little England,” famous for tea plantations, cool weather, waterfalls, and colonial charm.
About Nuwara Eliya
At close to 1,900 metres, Nuwara Eliya has a cool climate unlike anywhere else on the island. Rolling tea estates, red-brick colonial buildings and nearby waterfalls make it a relaxing stop on the journey through the highlands.
Main attractions
- ✦Tea estate and factory visits
- ✦Gregory Lake
- ✦Victoria Park
- ✦Horton Plains National Park (nearby)
- ✦Waterfalls of the surrounding hills
Nuwara Eliya gallery
Main photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
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