Excursions
A round tour of Nuwara Eliya will take you to some of the ‘must visit’ places that promise good memories and plenty of beautiful photographs to be taken back home. Starting off early will help see as many places as possible and to take in the beauty before the noon sun comes up. A good travel plan will help as most destinations can be bundled together making it easier to cover in one go!
Tea Estate
Visit a tea estate with its acres of tea bushes pruned to look like a verdant green carpet stretched out in the morning sun. Watch the comely damsels dressed with baskets hanging loosely on their backs pick the prized two leaves and bud that go into making the champagne of Pure Ceylon Teas. You too can give them a hand, while learning the process and having a friendly chat.
Tea Estate
Visit a tea estate with its acres of tea bushes pruned to look like a verdant green carpet stretched out in the morning sun. Watch the comely damsels dressed with baskets hanging loosely on their backs pick the prized two leaves and bud that go into making the champagne of Pure Ceylon Teas. You too can give them a hand, while learning the process and having a friendly chat.
Horton Plains
Named after British Governor Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton the Horton Plains is a National Park with a difference. Covered with Montane grasslands and cloud forests wrapped in mist and rain the plains is rich in biodiversity with many exclusive endemic species of fauna and flora being found here. It is popularly known for its large populace of sambar deer and bird species.
Single Tree Mountain
A fine trekking destination that will take you through tea plantations and scenic landscapes before you reach the summit situated 6890 feet above sea level where a solitary tree stands giving the mountain its name. Be gripped by the panoramic view of Nuwara Eliya, the surrounding mountains and lake Gregory and on a clear day even Adam’s Peak and the cascading waterfalls.
Single Tree Mountain
A fine trekking destination that will take you through tea plantations and scenic landscapes before you reach the summit situated 6890 feet above sea level where a solitary tree stands giving the mountain its name. Be gripped by the panoramic view of Nuwara Eliya, the surrounding mountains and lake Gregory and on a clear day even Adam’s Peak and the cascading waterfalls.
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
Established 1889, the Golf Club is the oldest in Sri Lanka. Located on the foothills of Mount Pedro, surrounded by gigantic eucalyptus trees, colourful blooms and many waterways, it is probably the most beautiful too. Its 18-hole Golf Course, along with its charming clubhouse and restaurant makes it an inviting destination for both professionals and amateurs.
Gregory lake
Named after the then British Ceylon Governor Sir William Henry Gregory in 1873, Lake Gregory is a beautiful waterfront for relaxation and fun activities such as picnics, boat rides, pony rides and even an unhurried walk on the paved foot paths. Enjoy some scrumptious food from the food stalls close by and wash it down with a cup of hot Ceylon tea.
Gregory lake
Named after the then British Ceylon Governor Sir William Henry Gregory in 1873, Lake Gregory is a beautiful waterfront for relaxation and fun activities such as picnics, boat rides, pony rides and even an unhurried walk on the paved foot paths. Enjoy some scrumptious food from the food stalls close by and wash it down with a cup of hot Ceylon tea.
Ambewela Farm
For those interested in a refreshing educational tour with a difference, a visit to the Ambewala Dairy Farm is certainly a good idea. Watch the farm’s Friesian Cows dotting the grasslands before taking a tour of the factory that produces Milk, Cheese and Yoghurt; and remember to taste some too at the factory sales outlet at the entrance.
Tea Factory
To see how the world’s best tea is produced head for one of the better-known Tea Factories around Nuwara Eliya. While being cloaked with the smell of fresh tea watch carefully how each intricate step is carried out and finally sorted and graded before being packed for export.
Tea Factory
To see how the world’s best tea is produced head for one of the better-known Tea Factories around Nuwara Eliya. While being cloaked with the smell of fresh tea watch carefully how each intricate step is carried out and finally sorted and graded before being packed for export.
Galway's Land National Park
A must visit destination for those interested in wildlife and nature. Though small in size it abounds with a montane ecosystems that is home to 20 rare migrant and 30 endemic bird species and many species of rare flora too.