Nuwara Eliya Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Horton Plains National Park 🏞

If you want to get lost in nature then you must visit this humongous National Park which is located in Nuwara Eliya district. It is the most popular wetlands which you will really enjoy hiking with beautiful views The Horton Plains are home to some of Sri Lanka's most endangered bird species and amphibians. I recommend to her tickets way in advance and spent at least 3 hours because it is a big park. Normally there is a line at the entrance eay morning as people arrive there from 5am to get a spot to see the sunrise. #travellater #hortonplains #srilanka #nuwaraeliya #hiking

8-day trip to explore Sri Lanka, classic travel tips and off-the-beaten-path experiences fully revealed!

D5 Horton Plains National Park Horton Plains National Park Our journey today starts with a hike in Horton Plains. We took a chartered car from Nuwara Eliya, which took about 1.5 hours. The plains are located at an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters and is a national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The highlight of Horton Plains is the cliff that drops straight down at a height of 870 meters. If you face the morning light and mist and look far away, you can vaguely see the southern coast and the Indian Ocean. This is the legendary "end of the world". The entire Horton Plains is like a big circle, so if you hike, you can choose clockwise or counterclockwise directions. No matter which direction you start from, you will eventually return to the starting point. If you want to avoid tourists, you can choose the counterclockwise direction. Along the way, you will also encounter a big waterfall. The whole journey is about 9.5 kilometers and takes 3-4 hours. Tisza-Mo-Haramegye Lake Afterwards, go to Lake Thissamaharama. The lake is not big but the scenery is beautiful. In the evening, there are a lot of egrets perching on the surrounding trees, which looks like a tree full of white flowers from afar, very artistic. Tips: 1. The road in Horton Plains is rugged, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes that fit well. 2. Horton Plains opening hours: 06:00-18:00. The best time to visit the end of the world* is from 6:00 to 10:00, during which you can see the villages at the foot of the mountain, the tea gardens in the distance, and even the southern coast. After that, the clouds and mist will quickly cover the view. *Note: "End of the world" is a popular tourist attraction in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka. 3. The temperature difference in the Horton Plains is large. Long sleeves and pants are needed in the morning and evening, but it's scorching hot at noon, so sun protection should be taken into consideration. 4. Bring enough food and water for the hiking trip, as there are few places to purchase them in the park. D6 Nuwole Aleye Yala Yala National Park Many people long for a wild hunting trip in Africa, but unfortunately it is difficult to realize due to the long distance. However, Yala National Park in Sri Lanka can give you a fantastic hunting trip. Visiting Yala National Park requires an early start because many animals will hide in the deep forest after the sun comes out, so you have to hurry to see more wildlife. Riding in a jeep and shuttling through the zoo, you will encounter water buffaloes soaking in the river, peacocks strutting arrogantly on the roadside from time to time, wild elephants and monkeys blocking the road, and you can also see spotted deer, crocodiles and various birds. You cannot get off the car halfway through the zoo, you have to go to a centralized rest area by the seaside to get off and rest. Meirei Beach We drove along the seaside from Yala Zoo and arrived at our second destination today - Mirissa Beach. You can freely enjoy the beach, running and playing in the soft sand and waves, or simply bask in the sun for a relaxing time. Tips: 1. When visiting the zoo, be prepared for dust. The scenic area is all dirt roads, so prepare headscarves, masks, and other items. 2. It is recommended to bring binoculars to easily observe small animals in the distance. 3. Sunscreen is necessary, apply more sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

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Sri Lanka is a pearl on the Indian Ocean. When you come to Sri Lanka, besides going to the beach, the vast and innocent Horton Plain is also a must. The Horton Plains is a natural heritage of the world and the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The best time for hiking is from 6 am to 10 am. When you climb early in the morning, you will go to the sunrise first, then take the bus to the scenic gate. Then you will start a walking tour about eight kilometers. From the gate of the scenic spot to the end of the world, you can look forward to it. The Indian Ocean slowly feels the natural beauty and is very comfortable. Then follow the trail and return to the scenic gate before the hottest noon. Come and enjoy the Ceylon black tea.

Resort, Nuwara Eliya Even in Sri Lanka, it is also a popular holiday destination. The tropical Sri Lanka is hot all year round. Nuwara Eliya, which is close to 1900 meters above sea level, maintains 4-years throughout the year. The temperature of 16 degrees is much more like our spring in Kunming Sri Lanka as the world famous black tea producing area. The good tea gardens are located near Nuwara Eliya, and the unique geographical structure has made high quality black tea cultivation. Climate The whole Nuwara Eliya pillar industry is tourism, and the famous hotels in European towns are one after another. There is even an amazing golf course time to see the helicopter from time to time, I dont know. The official is expensive and has come here for a holiday...

Because you can't make an early reservation, you usually catch up early and buy tickets on the spot. We arrived early in the morning and arrived at the train station at 8:00, but we waited until 1 pm to get the news of the departure. After a while, the official departure was made at three o'clock. A Chinese person in the same trade is more tragic. They must go to Ella that night because the room was prepaid. Personal travel experience is still in a lot of unreliable places, the journey is still not good, or unexpectedly, it is really tangled. wasted a day for the little train. Be sure to take more photos to compensate for it. This narrow-gauge train has a speed of only 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. The slowest time is estimated to be only 15 kilometers. It is actually much slower than driving, but it is cheaper, so many locals choose to travel by train. And of course, we are rare and weird foreigners. Because it runs through the tea garden villages, the canyon caves and the beautiful scenery, it is also a major tourist label in Sri Lanka. The people on the train come and go, or the old man, or the cardamom, or the tired youth, or the serene old woman, everyone is on their way to their next destination. The carriage is indeed a time machine that enriches the world, giving me a rare perspective.

Nuwara Eliya is a very beautiful alpine town with a strong British style. The best way to walk in Nuwara Eliya is to stroll in the mountains. Staying at 4~16 degrees, it is a summer resort in Sri Lanka. It is full of flowers and has the title of Little London. There are many European-style buildings in the town. You can write a postcard in the Pink Post Office to friends and relatives in China. Postcard 20 Rupee (about 1 yuan), postage 25 rupees (about 1.25 yuan), cheap and meaningful. Accommodation: There are many hotels and villas in the town. The prices are high and low, and the price is high. If it is the domestic peak season like National Day and Spring Festival, it is recommended to book the accommodation in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to meet a room. The problem food: the town restaurant is not small, but the most recommended is the famous Grand hotel Note: the weather in the mountains is changing, sometimes sunny and rainy, it is colder than other parts of Sri Lanka, even if it is I also remember to bring a coat when I go in the summer.

If you ask me where Sri Lanka is the most beautiful, I do not hesitate to answer the question is NE town, Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya was Little England by the Sri Lankan tourism industry. Although the style of this toy town is somewhat similar to that of the English countryside, it has a confusing surreal style. The dirty and messy town centre is completely Sri Lankan, but when you smash the surface, the huts and rose gardens separated by shrubs will remind you of a colonial character. It's hard to imagine that in 1819, a colonial official named John Dawei discovered the town of NE. Ten years later, the British made it a retreat. Later, this area began to be famous for producing British vegetables and fruits, because the colonial officials loved it, and it began to grow in large quantities, such as lettuce and strawberries. In the early days, coffee was also grown here, but the harvest was not good and it was planted instead. Tea is widely promoted. Thanks to its great success, NE Town soon became the world-famous City of Tea. The town of NE is not the same as the rest of Sri Lanka. There are not many cheaper hotels for backpackers. Most of the hotels are colonial-style buildings, which are slightly higher. NE town is the peak season for travel in April, Sri Lanka New Year, house prices will be 3-5 times in normal times; August also has more tourists, and is also affected by China's long holiday cycle is also very serious.

The MACKWOODS tea factory with more than 170 years of tea history has always been a sacred place for tourists to rush to buy black tea. Black tea is one of the most famous specialties in Sri Lanka. The tea factory is about 10 kilometers from the town center. The MACKWOODS characters are like the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, and they are very prominent on the mountainside. Most of the tea is planted on each mountain, surrounded by a circle of terraces. A few things to come here: take a group photo, visit the factory, taste black tea, buy home. Remind that there is no tea picking woman here. . At least I can't see any traces when I come. In fact, it is more like a pure factory visit and a black tea shopping spot. If you bring a good banknote, you will not be wrong.

The Mackwoods tea factory in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, was founded by the British and has a history of 170 years. Now the tea factory has been acquired by other agents. Since then, Mackwoods no longer stands on this hill, but the quality of tea service and tea remains unchanged. The staff at tea workshop will take visitors to explain the process of tea from planting to picking and production. The whole process is explained in English. Friends who are not interested or can't understand can skip this link. Understanding the production process of tea, sitting in the tea house, facing the whole lush tea mountain, and enjoying a cup of black tea, it feels wonderful, and finally knows why the British are indulging in this cup. Among the Ceylon black tea. The tea at tea house is provided free of charge. Some visitors will order a cup of slowly to taste, and some tourists will order a pot to drink. tea factory opening hours: 9

Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by Chashan and surrounded by tea gardens. The Mackwoods tea factory, which is well known to the Chinese, is one of the largest and most famous tea factories in Sri Lanka. It is a 20-minute drive from the town of Nuovo, the true Wizard of Oz. Where it is. arrived at the tea factory, we first enjoy a cup of Ceylon black tea in the restaurant, the tea factory's black tea can be tasted for free, and the wall displays delicate tea sets. The rolling hills are planted with endless tea trees. This is the hometown of the prestigious Ceylon black tea. The fragrant black tea and fresh air make the mountain towns Nuwara Eliya and Ella become A destination for many foreigners to spend their holidays. Alpine Tea Garden The valley is full of beautiful scenery. Here you can see the little tea gardens. You can stay in various colonial style farmhouses. The light tea is mixed with a touch of earthy aroma.

[Nuwara Eliya is a mountain town, the temperature is low, comfortable and pleasant, should be equipped with a thin sweater or a small jacket. There is a small British name here, the environment is beautiful. As one of the important producing areas of Ceylon black tea, there are tea gardens in and around Nuwara Eliya, and some are open to visitors to visit and taste. [Mackwoods, one of the largest tea gardens in the region, has a long history and is well known. An hour's drive from the city, waiting at the bus station, you can spend a few cents, and admission and tea are free. We took the red-skin bus on the Panshan Trail [one hour] finally arrived, the tea garden in the mountains and plains is the end of the Wizard of Oz. We listened to the staff to explain the process of picking tea and making tea. The sun in afternoon is not anxious, it is best to sit in an open-air cafe and spend a few dollars to order a chocolate cake with a pot of free Ceylon black tea. There are also various types of black tea, paper or iron cans to choose from, pick and choose dozens of cans, packaged and sent back to the post office.

Boat Paddling on beautiful Lake Gregory 🇱🇰

Lake Gregory is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873 in order to make more land available for the expansion of the town. We spent a leisure evening in Gregory Park located west of Lake Gregory. A small entrance fee to Gregory Park applies to foreigners. Other than taking a stroll or having a picnic in the park, you can also hire a speedboat or paddle boat to go out on the lake. You can even ride a horse in the park! There are several food stalls in the park selling local delicacies. We had a fun time exploring the lake by hiring swan-shaped pedal boats. My children also got to ride on a pony. Location: XQ4G+PX6, Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka #srilanka #nuwaraeliya #lake #gregory #park #boat #reservoir #boating #tripblazers

Lake Gregory

Lake Gregory is located in the heart of the tea country of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The lake was constructed in 1873 and named after the then Governor of Sri Lanka, the British Sir William Gregory. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Lake Gregory region. The lake covers an area of 91.2 hectares and has a beautiful environment, especially in the early morning and evening when a large number of wild birds gather here, creating a beautiful ecological environment. There are many accommodation, dining, and entertainment facilities around the lake, where you can experience horse riding or water activities, and it is also a popular leisure and entertainment spot for locals. Lake Gregory is the largest lake in the town center, with a collection of boutique accommodations, dining, and outdoor activity venues around it. In the morning and evening, the lakeside is crowded with a large number of wild birds, offering a first-class ecological environment, and it is the core area of Nuwara Eliya, a beloved leisure and entertainment spot for locals. Lake Gregory is quite large, and you can lie on the lawn by the lake to rest and enjoy the rare tranquility. Don't forget to take beautiful photos in the 'Little England' of the Nuwara lake area; or enjoy a meal at a lakeside restaurant while admiring the beautiful lake view. During the morning and evening, watching the sunrise or sunset by the lake is also a wonderful choice, which is why it attracts tourists from all over the world to visit every year.

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Getting There - Around 5 hour drive from Colombo to the hill country. Getting a train would be a great idea if you have enough time. It’ll take at least 10H to reach there Attractions - Cooling weather, Vegetable farms, Gregory lake Hotels - Lots of hotels around the lake Food & Restaurants - The hotels itself have nice restaurants and around the lake there are many restaurants Shopping - For flowers, Vegetables

Nuwo town center's largest lake sky-like pure blue early morning and dusk is her most beautiful moment no too many tourists lake is leisurely grazing horse / Hh / one year of quiet appearance traffic: you can go to the sudden car, the traffic is very convenient, the location is particularly good to find tickets: 200 rubles, more than 7 o'clock in the morning without tickets, ticket sales People are estimated not to work time reference: 1 to 3 hours other: the best photo time is sunrise and sunset, I was already 7 when I arrived

The famous Sri Lankan Ceylon black tea is mellow and mellow. One of the important tea producing areas, Nuwara Eliya, is about 4-20 degrees in temperature throughout the year. It is a summer resort in Sri Lanka. Come here to visit the tea plantation, Pedro. The Pedro Tea Estate is one of the most popular tea factories. Yishan with lake, has been planting, picking and processing high-quality Ceylon black tea for more than 100 years, and has become the original leaf cooperation factory of many big brands. The has a paid tour to learn about the 19th century tea making process that the tea factory still uses today, but it is not allowed to take photos during the visit. You can purchase special products at the end of the tour. The price is much cheaper than the online ones; you can also blow the mountain breeze on the viewing platform and enjoy a cup of hot tea. Flower Tips: Small has a rigorous and complete classification standard, which is divided into OP/BOP/FOP grades; the products have the taste of original black tea and flavored black tea, as well as different products of leaf tea and tea powder. You can choose according to your own preferences and needs.

Will Nuvo go to the mackwoods tea factory? No, foreigners prefer to go to this niche tea factory! It is the tea factory that came to Nuwara Eliyabi. The most well-known in the country is the mackwoods tea factory, but it is not a good visit to the factory for free travel without car rental. The road fee is about 2000 rubles. It is recommended that a foreigner often go to the tea factory, which is suitable for free travellers, pedro tea factory, which is recommended by the owner of the hotel. It is only 5 kilometers away from Nuovo city center and there is direct public transportation. Tea gardens are basically the same, so we chose this one. Surprisingly, apart from the natural beauty, there are many European-style houses, and there is a beautiful scenery along the way. After comparing the pictures, I recommend this tea factory.

The best experience in the mountains of central Sri Lanka is to take a train swaying between the mountains and walk through the beautiful central plateau. The beautiful scenery along the way is unforgettable and heartfelt. The train crosses the most fascinating, green alpine tea garden in central Sri Lanka. Here, watching the tea-picking women in the tea garden work happily, and enjoy the beautiful smile, all the troubles will vanish.

Pedro Tea House is located on the way to Kandapura, 3.5 km east of Novi. The tea estate was first established in 1885 and still retains the 19th century tea making process. It is worth noting that due to the characteristics of the tea here, the treatment of the tea can only be carried out in the evening when the weather is slightly cold, can not see the cutting and drying of the tea during the day. Photographs are forbidden in the factory. Overlooking the tea garden, the cabin is lively and interesting. In the tea house, you can see a small tea garden headquarters tea garden is not here drizzle tea garden does not seem to be particularly bad staff very suitable for everyone to distribute tea Apron clear morning, but its not hot, but its not hot. Its cloudy in the afternoon. The tea garden in the town and the mountain highland is looming. Its not difficult why the tea is always linked to the rain after entering the sun. The fermentation of the air can produce the world's civilized Ceylon tea maybe there is a British feeling in the heart. I also have my own love for this place For the life here I think everyone is yearning for