About Nuwara Eliya
Experience Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's charming hill station known as 'Little England'. Set among misty mountains at 1,868 meters, this colonial retreat offers verdant tea plantations, Tudor-style hotels, and manicured gardens. Whether touring historic tea factories, playing golf at Asia's oldest highland course, or boating on Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya provides a unique blend of British colonial heritage and Sri Lankan mountain culture in a refreshingly cool climate.
Featured Activities
Choose from our carefully curated selection of unforgettable travel experiences.
Tea Factory Experience
Comprehensive tour of working tea factory including plucking demonstration, production process, and expert tasting session.
Victoria Park & Gardens
Explore manicured gardens, rare highland birds, and seasonal flowers with botanical expert. Photography opportunities.
Gregory Lake Activities
Boat rides, lakeside walks, and recreational activities including horse riding and food tasting at lake house.
Colonial Walk
Guided tour of British colonial buildings including Post Office, Holy Trinity Church, and Hill Club with historical narrative.
Nuwara Eliya at a Glance
Peak
March to May
Weather
December to April driest
Duration
2-3 days recommended
full experience
Timing
Early morning or late afternoon visits
Nuwara Eliya Location
Little England in Sri Lanka's picturesque hill country
Location
Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Region
Central Highlands, Central Province
Elevation: 1,868m (6,128ft) - highest town in Sri Lanka
Distance from Major Cities
- Colombo: 180km (5-6hr scenic drive)
- Kandy: 75km (3hr drive)
- Ella: 70km (3hr drive via beautiful hills)
Train Access
Nanu Oya Railway Station (6km from town center)
Famous for the scenic Kandy to Nuwara Eliya train journey
Key Attractions
- Horton Plains National Park: 30km
- Gregory Lake: City center
- Tea plantations: Throughout area
- Victoria Park: Beautiful botanical gardens
- Seetha Amman Temple: 5km (from Ramayana epic)