Nuwara Eliya

Tea Country

Nuwara Eliya

Cool-climate 'Little England' wrapped in tea country.

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About Nuwara Eliya

At 1,900 metres, Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka's coolest town — a hill station of colonial bungalows, manicured gardens and endless tea estates. Locals call it 'Little England' for its misty, temperate charm.

Things to do

  • Tour a working tea factory
  • Boat on Gregory Lake
  • Hike World's End in Horton Plains
  • Visit Victoria Park

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