Nuwara Eliya: Why You'll Love This Destination
Sitting at 1,868 metres, Nuwara Eliya is noticeably cooler than the rest of Sri Lanka — colonial-era bungalows, a golf course and manicured gardens earned it the nickname 'Little England', while the surrounding hillsides are covered in some of the world's most famous tea estates.
Rolling tea estates surround the town; several working factories, including the well-known Pedro Estate, offer tours ending in a tasting.
Tudor-style bungalows, a racecourse and a golf course reflect the town's role as a British colonial hill retreat.
Nuwara Eliya is the usual base for pre-dawn trips to Horton Plains National Park and World's End, about an hour's drive away.
Combine a tea factory tour with Gregory Lake, the Seetha Amman Temple, and a pre-dawn trip to Horton Plains.
