Sri Lanka happens to be renowned for its exceptionally scenic train rides and it would be a marvellous experience to undertake a journey through the island’s central highlands and here are some of the highlights.
Nuwara Eliya
The highland town of Nuwara Eliya would be renowned for its pleasantly cool climate and numerous colonial-era buildings. During your visit to this town, you could experience attractions like Lake Gregory, Victoria Park and Moon Plains which is an enchanting site in Sri Lanka. Hotels in Kandy including the property of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts make an ideal base for an adventure to the central highlands and such destinations.
Pedro Tea Centre
As Sri Lanka is the home of the renowned Ceylon Tea, your visit to the central highlands wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a tea estate. A great choice in this regard would be Pedro Tea Centre where you could explore the tea plantation and observe the workings of the tea factory; you can conclude your visit by sampling some of the delicious tea produced here.
Horton Plains
A not-to-be-missed experience during your central highlands journey would be taking a hike at the Horton Plains National Park. If you happen to love the outdoors, you will be enthralled on one of these hikes which would take you to attractions like World’s End; this location features a sheer cliff where you could experience stunning views over the surrounding areas.
Ella
Ella would be another highlight on your journey being a locality featuring picturesque mountains, lovely waterfalls and remarkable hiking opportunities. In Ella, you may ascend Little Adam’s Peak, experience Nine Arch Bridge, view Diyaluma Falls and Ravana Falls and admire the views from Lipton’s Seat; for a more thrilling experience, you can try the Flying Ravana Zipline too.
