Nuwara Eliya is one of the most strikingly beautiful areas of Sri Lanka due to its breathtaking forest splendour and the captivating works of British architecture. The Victoria Park is one of the most essential visits if you find yourself in Nuwara Eliya, because it is a place that is historic as it is beautiful. The beast times to visit the park are from March to May and then August to September. The park is situated at the town’s centre close to many Nuwara Eliya hotels such as Jetwing St. Andrews.
The park was named in honour of Queen Victoria, in order to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee. This took place in 1897. The park had existed some time before that and initially functioned as a research field for the Hakgala Botanical Garden. The first tree planted in this was an oak, and it was carried by a German princess during a visit.
The park is massive, covering a total span of twenty-five acres, and contains some strikingly beautiful plants and flowers. It is home to the widest range of flowers in the country, and there are bound to fuel your imagination. In total there are around eighty different species of plants.
Incredibly, Victoria Park is also an incredibly popular place for bird-watchers since the park also contains a vast assortment of bird species. Among these various feathered creatures you will find awe-inspiring examples such as the Oriental Asian Magpie, one of the smaller of its species, with a distinctly coloured tail.
If you’re looking for a place to escape the metropolitan chaos of the city then Victoria Park is definitely for you. A simple stroll through this marvellous green-space is sure to fill your mind with tranquillity. Remember to visit the park during flowering season to gain the best experience possible.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.
