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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. Arrange all the small, but important details of your Nuwara Eliya trip itinerary using our Sri Lanka vacation planning website.
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Horton Plains National Park
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Gregory Lake
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Duration: 2 hours
Nuwara Eliya and Tea Country
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Hakgala Botanic Gardens
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Side trips from Nuwara Eliya

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Ella Rock
Ella
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Duration: 4 hours
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Nine Arches Bridge
Ella
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Little Adam's Peak
Ella
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Ravana Ella Falls
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Hidden gems in Nuwara Eliya

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Piduruthalagala Forest Reserve
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Nitwo tours ( MAY 7 )
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Duration: 2h 30 min
Lover's Leap Falls
3.9
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Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
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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
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St. Xavier's Church
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Duration: 30 minutes

Nature in Nuwara Eliya

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St Clair's Falls
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Bomburuella Waterfall
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mohini falls
5.0
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Devon Falls
4.2
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Sri Lanka Magical Tours
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Roll Trips
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Hike Lanka
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Places to visit with Nuwara Eliya

Kandy BEST FOR: World heritage site, Religious Site, Water Body Sigiriya BEST FOR: Ruin, Landmark, Specialty Museum Dambulla BEST FOR: Cave, Garden, Spa Matale BEST FOR: Garden, Religious Site, Cave Hatton BEST FOR: Water Body, Waterfall
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