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Nuwara Eliya: Little England

Escape to the cool, misty climate of Nuwara Eliya, the highest town in Sri Lanka. Explore vast, rolling tea plantations, take a boat ride on Lake Gregory, and admire the quaint, colonial architecture that earned the town its nickname: 'Little England'.

Details of Nuwara Eliya: Little England and Tea Country

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Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible toilet 

Wheelchair-accessible car park 

Wheelchair-accessible entrance 

Children

Good for kids 

Parking

Paid parking lot 

Free parking lot 

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Overview - Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya was a favourite retreat for British colonialists due to its resemblance to an English spring day. The town retains much of its colonial charm, featuring structures like the Nuwara Eliya Post Office, the Hill Club, and colonial bungalows, all surrounded by sprawling tea estates that produce some of the world's finest Ceylon tea. The main activities here revolve around nature, tea culture, and relaxation. Visitors can tour a tea factory to learn about the process, enjoy boat rides or pony rides around Lake Gregory, and relax in Victoria Park. Due to the high altitude, the climate is significantly cooler than the rest of the island, so warm clothing is recommended.

Tags/ Categories

Hill StationTea PlantationsColonial HeritageCool ClimateGardens & ParksRelaxation

Highlights

Lake Gregory-image

Lake Gregory

Tea Factory Tours (e.g., Pedro Tea Estate)-image

Tea Factory Tours (e.g., Pedro Tea Estate)

Colonial Architecture & Post Office-image

Colonial Architecture & Post Office

Victoria Park-image

Victoria Park

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Horton Plains National Park-image
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Ambewela Farm-image
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Bomburu Ella Waterfall-image
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Hakgala Botanical Garden-image
Gardens / Nature

Hakgala Botanical Garden

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Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Reviews

EU

European Explorer

The colonial architecture is fascinating. The weather is surprisingly cold at night, so pack correctly! We loved the fresh strawberries and vegetables from the local market stalls.

2 months ago