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Nuwara Eliya Beautiful Tourist City in Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful city with a cool climate in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is one of the districts in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The other two districts in the Central Province are Matale and Kandy. The city of Nuwara Eliya is located at an altitude of approximately 1868M above sea level. Named 'Little England' during the British rule in Sri Lanka, this beautiful city of Nuwara Eliya is still a popular tourist destination among local and foreign tourists. The mountains and natural surroundings of Nuwara Eliya  city as well as the beautiful tea estates are a refreshing experience that adds to the minds of the visitors. Nuwara Eliya is a popular Travel place not only for sightseeing but also for Tourist hotel accommodation.

Vegetables, fruits, and flower  cultivations are abundant throughout the city of Nuwara Eliya. Especially in Nuwara Eliya, there are European vegetable and flower cultivations. These cultivations are done by the people of Nuwara Eliya for recreational as well as commercial purposes. Fruits such as carrots, leeks, cabbage as well as strawberries can be pointed out as these crops.

Also, precious tea plantations that grow in the hilly areas around Nuwara Eliya are of economic importance as a tourist destination. Several tea factories located around Nuwara Eliya also offer tourists the opportunity to try different flavors of tea.

This image is Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations



Tourist's places in and around Nuwara Eliya

Most of the tourist places are located in Nuwara Eliya District. Among them, Horton Plains, Bakers Falls, Hakgala Botanic gardens, Victoriya Botanic gardens, End of the world (Locantahya), and Gregory, are some of the most popular tourist attractions.

Horton Plains ( Maha Eliya)  

Hbiodiversity and archaeological significance. Horton Plains is said to have got its name from the visit of Governor Horton during the English rule. Horton Plains is located at an altitude of 1200-3500 m above sea level. Also, Horton Plains is the only national park in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka.
Horton Plains is a beautiful natural plain with breathtaking views.
More than 100 species of plants have been identified in the Horton Plains, of which about 49 are endemic to Sri Lanka. Also, many species of mammals, birds, amphibians, and butterflies have been identified in the Horton Plains. lokanthaya is also located in Horton Plains National Park.
Also, Horton Plains is a perfect place to experience the wonders of the Central Highlands. Horton Plains National Park has located 29 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Victoria Park, Hakgala Park, Lake Gregory, and the surrounding tourist attractions are easily accessible from Nuwara Eliya. Also, the summer festive season in Nuwara Eliya in April is very popular with tourists. During this festive season, tourists visiting Nuwara Eliya will be able to see many events such as horse races, car races, and flower shows.

Roads to Nuwara Eliya and other information

Nuwara Eliya is a very popular tourist destination among local and foreign tourists. Therefore, most of the tourist hotels and lodges are located around Nuwara Eliya. Booking hotels and lodging around Nuwara Eliya can be easily done using a website like booking.com.

Tourists traveling from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya can reach Nuwara Eliya by public buses and trains. There is no railway station in Nuwara Eliya but it is possible to travel by train to the Nanu Oya railway station which is close to Nuwara Eliya. The distance from Nanu Oya to Nuwara Eliya is approximately 10 km.
Public buses to Nuwara Eliya are available from Colombo as well as other parts of Sri Lanka. The distance from the city to Nuwara Eliya is approximately 172 km.

Useful links & Info


Sri Lanka Railway seats Reservations website_ https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk 

Best 10 Hotels and Resorts in Nuwara eliya

  1. Araliya Red Hotel - Nuwara Eliya ( 5 Star )
  2. Lake infinity luxury condos- Nuwara Eliya
  3. Jetwing st. Andrew luxury hotel - Nuwara Eliya ( 5-star )
  4. Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
  5. Chimneys Hotel Nuwara Eliya 
  6. Ceylon Tea Trails - Summerville bungalow Nuwara Eliya 
  7. Haritance Tea Factory (5 star) - Hotel Nuwara Eliya 
  8. Stamford Star Hotel - Badulla road Nuwara Eliya 
  9. Thotalagala Bungalow - Haputhale Bandarawela
  10. Jetwing Warwick garden hotel

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Come to Nuwara Eliya to experience the splendor of Sri Lanka's Central Mountains, and the beauty of Nuwara Eliya.

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