Nuwara Eliya, located in central Sri Lanka, is well known for its chilly breezes and England-like atmosphere. This has been one of the primary reasons for the city to be identified as ‘Little England’. What does a vacation up in the hills of Nuwara Eliya have in store for you?
History and Climate
Any traveler who takes refuge in Araliya Green Hills or any other hotel would commend the city for its cooling climate. Nuwara Eliya stands at an altitude of 6,128 feet and was first discovered by Samuel Baker, well known for his exploration adventures of the upper Nile and Lake Albert. The city’s climate drove British civil servants to establish homes, converting it to their very own hill country retreat.
Places to Visit
Trying to narrow down the best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya? We’ve got a simple list to get you through the dilemma of picking the top spots worth a click. Pay a visit to the best-maintained park in South Asia, Victoria Park, capture Instagrammable photos of St. Clair’s Falls, organize a family picnic by Lake Gregory, pick your own strawberries at the strawberry fields, visit tea estates and reach Horton Planes, a renowned UNESCO Heritage World Site.
Travelling to Nuwara Eliya
If you prefer taking the scenic route uphill, then traveling to Nuwara Eliya by train is the ideal option. Board the ‘Udarata Menike’ train from Colombo, which operates four times, daily and it will take you to the city of your dreams, and even further to Badulla if you wish to. Other transportation options would be by bus or via a rented vehicle.
Upcountry and Tea
The upcountry and tea are synonymous in Sri Lankan vocabulary. A vacation in Nuwara Eliya could never be complete without paying a visit to one of the many tea estates and factories in the region. Tourists will be allowed to dive into a 360-degree level experience of tea production from tea plucking to withering, rolling, fermenting, drying, etc.
