Destination guide

Nuwara Eliya

Tea country at almost 1,900 metres, with cool evenings, waterfalls and colonial bungalows. Locals call it “Little England”.

Last reviewed 18 October 2026

The classic route through the hillsThe classic route through the hills

What to see.

Stay: 1 night Best: January to April

Tea factories

See how tea is made and taste it fresh.

Ramboda Falls

On the road up from Kandy.

Gregory Lake

Boat rides and lakeside walks.

Seetha Amman Temple

A key stop on the Ramayana trail.

Waterfalls
WaterfallsHill country
Hill walks
Hill walksRain or shine
Hill country
Hill countryOn the way
Viewpoints
ViewpointsAt your own pace

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