Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a highland town in the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, at about 1,800 metres above sea level. The air is noticeably cooler than elsewhere on the island.
Tea Country
About Nuwara Eliya
Often called 'Little England' for its colonial-era buildings and gardens, Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by tea plantations. You can visit a working factory to see how Ceylon tea is made.
Gregory Lake, Hakgala Botanical Garden and the surrounding hills are good for walks, and the climate makes it a welcome change after the lowlands.
What to see and do
- Tea plantations and factory visits
- Gregory Lake
- Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Scenic drives and waterfalls
- Colonial-era architecture
Best time to visit
Generally the drier months from January to April are the most pleasant. Evenings are cool all year, so bring a warm layer.
How we arrange it
We plan your drive up through the tea estates, arrange a factory visit and can include the hill-country train.
