Tour Of Nuwara Eliya

NuwaraEliya is perhaps, the most visited town in the hill country and the British that Colonised Sri Lanka, fell in love with the location so much, that it is famously known as “Little England”. Dotted with colonial architecture and beautiful scenery, this is the ultimate destination for locals and tourists alike, to escape the heat and the busy lifestyle of Colombo. A day tour of NuwaraEliya can be easily arranged from either Colombo or the South Coast. It is highly recommended that we start our journey towards the hills at 5.30am from Colombo or at 5am from the South Coast. This way, you can get the most out of the day tour and avoid any bad traffic situations.

LOCATIONS THAT WILL BE COVERED

Tea Factory and Tea Plantation – NuwaraEliya is very famous for its tea production and you can take in the rich aromas of pure Sri Lankan tea at a well-known tea factory, while you enjoy exploring a tea plantation.
Ramboda Falls – This 358 ft high waterfall is the 11th highest in Sri Lanka and the 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is located not too far away from NuwaraEliya and is a popular spot among locals and tourists.
Gregory Lake – Originally a marshy area at the foot of the small hills that border the town, the lake was made in 1873 by Sir William Gregory. The reservoir sits in the heart of the town and was constructed to make more land available for the expansion of NuwaraEliya. During British rule the lake was used for water sports and recreational activities.
Victoria Park – Initially the Park was the research field of the Hakgala Botanical Garden and was established with the planting of its first tree, an Oak, by a visiting German Princess. However, in 1897 it was named Victoria Park to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamon Jubilee. The NanuOya runs through the park, which creates a number of small lakes that forms a safe haven for rare bird species. Thus, making it a very popular destination for visitors.
Seetha Amman Hindu Temple – The temple is located approximately 5km’s from the NuwaraEliya town and is believed to be the place where Sita was held captive by King Ravana. According to the Hindu epic, Ramayana, this was also the site where she prayed daily for Rama to come rescue her. There are circular impressions on the rock face across the stream, said to be the footprints of Lord Hanuman.
Old Post Office – Located in the centre of the town, this post offices is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka. The Tudor-style, red-brick structure with a clock spire, was built in 1894 by the British. In 2012 changes were made to make the former living quarters of the Post Master on the upper floor, to accommodate tourists.