Perched high atop the mountains of the central province of Sri Lanka, the town of Nuwara Eliya may be considered to be by far the most picturesque and tranquil city in the island adored by tourists and locals alike. With its lush green tea estates and heart warming array of flower gardens this city has an extremely relaxing setting that is captivating to any visitor.
With a history that dates back to the colonial period of Sri Lanka, the city is dotted with a plethora of beautifully designed colonial houses and hotels giving it an old English feel that only adds to the glory of the location. With an array of its very own attractions Nuwara Eliya keeps tourists busy all day long. Horse riding is an interesting activity to undertake. A stroll on these friendly creatures up a tea estate or around the stunning Gregory’s Lake will give you some spectacular views of this city that is breathtaking in every sense of the word. If you are a flora fan once again Nuwara Eliya’s Eden like setting is the right place for you, home to the famous Haggala Botanical Gardens; here you can view an array of beautiful flowers, unique plants and historical trees in this amazing heartwarming garden. And finally don’t miss out on the fresh delicious strawberries this city is so famous for, affording plenty of strawberry based food items that include marmalades, milkshakes, pancakes and so much more. Nuwara Eliya’s strawberry options are simply endless and give you the freshest of varieties with the best of tastes.
Nuwara Eliya is also close to other popular attractions in the country like the famous World’s End and Horton plains. A nationally preserved area, this attraction houses some of the best of flora and fauna and gives one the unique experience of viewing one city from the mountains of another city. With the fog bordering your view and mist surrounding you, this experience would definitely make you feel like you are on the top of the world.
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