Nuwara Eliya

Visit Nuwara Eliya for cool mountain weather, tea plantations, colonial architecture, Gregory Lake and the landscapes of Sri Lanka’s hill country.

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Nuwara Eliya sits in Sri Lanka’s central highlands and is known for its cool climate, tea plantations, colonial-era architecture and mountain scenery. It offers a noticeable change from the warmer coastal and lowland areas.

Tea country and viewpoints

Tea estates and factories around Nuwara Eliya allow visitors to see how Sri Lankan tea is grown, processed and prepared. Scenic roads through the surrounding hills also provide views of plantations, valleys and waterfalls.  

Places to visit in Nuwara Eliya

Gregory Lake, Victoria Park and the town centre are among the easiest places to visit. Nearby attractions include Ramboda Falls, tea estates and the Nanu Oya railway station, which connects the area with the hill-country train route.