The "Little England" of Sri Lanka, surrounded by rolling green tea estates, colonial bungalows, waterfalls, and cool mountain air.
Central Province
Sri Lanka / Field journal
About Nuwara Eliya
At 1,868 meters above sea level beneath Mount Pidurutalagala, Nuwara Eliya is the capital of the central tea country. Established by the British in the 19th century as a cool mountain retreat, it maintains Tudor-style mansions, an 18-hole golf course, Lake Gregory, and the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The surrounding hills produce some of the finest high-grown Ceylon teas in the world.
Must-Experience Highlights
01Touring operational Ceylon tea plantations and tasting fresh PEKOE grades
02Visiting the cliff-edge drop of World's End in nearby Horton Plains
03Boating and walking along picturesque Lake Gregory
04Viewing Ramboda Falls and Devon Falls tumbling down misted mountains
Local Chauffeur Advice & Travel Tips
•Temperatures can drop to 10°C (50°F) at night; pack a warm fleece or sweater.
•Sample warm fresh strawberries with cream from local highland farms.
Tours Visiting Nuwara Eliya
These curated packages feature Nuwara Eliyaas a major itinerary stop.
An action-packed 8-day circuit across Sri Lanka's cultural peaks, central highlands, scenic Ella railway, and Yala wildlife safari with coastal relaxation.
—Climb 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire mirror wall frescoes
—Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in historic Kandy