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Nuwara Eliya

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National Parks Bodies of Water Sacred & Religious Sites

Little England

Sitting high up in the hills, the green and pleasant Nuwara Eliya offers both a rich history and proximity to pristine natural areas. Founded by a British explorer in the 19th century, the fledgling tea plantation town became popular with British growers and administrators thanks to its temperate climate. Well preserved and atmospheric, old colonial buildings and plantations provide a charming backdrop for tours of Nuwara Eliya. Most domestic tourists arrive during April to celebrate the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year. During that time, the ambience in town completely changes as crowds pack in and party in the old colonial hotels and in the main square. Nuwara Eliya is in Central Province. Make your own Nuwara Eliya vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our Sri Lanka driving holiday planner.
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Popular things to do in Nuwara Eliya

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Horton Plains National Park
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Gregory Lake
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
Nuwara Eliya and Tea Country
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Hakgala Botanic Gardens
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Nuwara Eliya

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Ella Rock
Ella
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Nine Arches Bridge
Ella
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Little Adam's Peak
Ella
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Ravana Ella Falls
Ella
2.8
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Nuwara Eliya

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Piduruthalagala Forest Reserve
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lover's Leap Falls
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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St Clair's Falls
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Nuwara Eliya

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Sita Temple
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Swarnagiri Maha Viharaya
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Holy Trinity Church
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Gayathri Peedam
4.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Nature in Nuwara Eliya

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Kolapathana Falls
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Bomburuella Waterfall
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mohini falls
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Devon Falls
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Nuwara Eliya

Mackwoods Tea Centre
2.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Franciscan Sister's Jam Room
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jessica Factory Outlet
1.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Bale Bazaar
1.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Places to visit with Nuwara Eliya

Kandy BEST FOR: Religious Site, Water Body, Concert / Show
Sigiriya BEST FOR: Ruin, Landmark, Specialty Museum
Dambulla BEST FOR: Cave, Garden, Spa
Peradeniya BEST FOR: Garden, Church
Matale BEST FOR: Garden, Religious Site, Cave
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