4 km
from city center 1 out of 30
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Victoria Park is a well-maintained park situated in the heart of Nuwara Eliya. Victoria Park spans approximately 27 acres and is characterized by its well-manicured lawns, towering trees, and a variety of flowering plants. The park also has a children’s play area and some rides that make the place enjoyable for all ages.

10 km
from city center 2 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

The Hakgala Botanical Garden is the second-largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. It is a part of the Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve and was established in 1861. Spread over 28 hectares, it boasts a lush landscape with manicured lawns, scenic walking paths, and a variety of themed gardens that are home to a vast array of flora, including exotic plants, trees, and flowers. It is said that the Hakgala Gardens is the, 'Ashok Vatika'', from the Hindu epic 'The Ramayana''.

8 km
from city center 3 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

The Seetha Amman Temple is a small temple located in the village of Seetha Eliya, about a kilometer away from the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The temple is believed to have been built on the site where Sita Devi was kept as a prisoner by King Ravana. The temple premises also have Lord Hanuman's footprints and the river Seetha, where different deities were recovered.

14 km
from city center 4 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Ramboda falls lies in the Pussellawa district, in the city of Kandy. The area is known for marvelous landscapes comprising of highlands, ridges, plains, streams and hilly mountains. The best of the attractions being the Ramboda falls.

3 km
from city center 5 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Occupying a sprawling English colonial country-style manor with a half-timbered facade, the chic 5-star Grand Hotel boasts its own golf course, high-end Ayurvedic spa, and shopping arcade. Amidst landscaped gardens, the resort’s 154 rooms flaunt Elizabethan-era furnishings and antiques. Suites add living rooms and countryside views. Relish English, Indian and Asian gastronomy at four onsite restaurants and bars. For leisure, there is a gym and indoor pool.

6 km
from city center 6 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Moon Plains, also known as Sandathanne, was recently opened to the public in 2014 and has readily become one of the most loved biodiversity spots for travelers. Earlier it used to be a garbage dump area which has now been converted into a park. Moon Plains is situated 6 km away from the main city of Nuwara Eliya.

5 km
from city center 7 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Lake Gregory is a local reservoir situated in the heart of Nuwara Eliya.Itis surrounded by a well-maintained park with walking paths, benches, and open spaces and is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll, enjoying a picnic, or simply relaxing by the water. Visitors can hire paddle boats or take a leisurely boat ride on the lake. Swan-shaped paddle boats are particularly popular among families

11 km
from city center 8 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Bluefield Tea Gardens, nestled in the scenic hills of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, is a captivating tea estate that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the art and heritage of Ceylon tea production. A visit to Bluefield often includes a tour of the on-site tea factory. Visitors witness the machinery and processes involved in transforming freshly plucked tea leaves into the world-renowned Ceylon tea. The estate also offers free tea tasting sessions.

5 km
from city center 9 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Hiking to Horton Plains Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the top things to do in Nuwara Eliya. The trek typically begins from Nuwara Eliya, and you can take a vehicle to the entrance of Horton Plains National Park. There are several hiking routes, with the most famous being the "World's End". The trail takes you through open grasslands, where Sambar deer and various bird species may be spotted. The view from the cliff gets covered in clouds from 9 AM, so visit early morning.

6 km
from city center 10 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Lovers Leap is nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Nuwara Eliya, creating a serene and romantic ambiance. It is characterized by a single stream of water that gracefully cascades down a rocky precipice, creating an ethereal sight against the backdrop of verdant surroundings. There is an observation deck strategically placed to provide visitors with an optimal view of the waterfall.

4 km
from city center 11 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

One of the country’s oldest post offices, the 1894-built Nuwara Eliya Post Office is a heritage Tudor-style mansion, complete with spires and a clocktower. Its bright orange roofs and red brick walls create contrast against the surrounding gardens. Pretty postcards and collections of stamps are sold at the post office’s souvenir shop. Tourist accommodation is available on the upper floor.

6 km
from city center 12 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Pedro Tea Centre and Factory is a famous tea farm known for cultivating Pure Ceylon Tea grown on the terraces of the Pidurutalagala mountain. You can visit the fields and even pick some tea leaves with the help of the workers. Here, you get to visit the tea factory where the tea is processed and packed before exporting. The best time to visit the estate is in the morning or after 2:00 PM.

5 km
from city center 13 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Located at a distance of 3km from the Nuwara Eliya, The Galway's Land National Park is one of the few well-known national parks in the city, even if it is one of the smallest ones. The park consists of many exotic birds and animals, coexisting to form biodiversity. The park opens up early in the morning to aid birdwatchers.

10 km
from city center 14 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Bomburu Ella falls, also referred to as Perawella Falls, is considered to be the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka; which streams collected water of about 10 small waterfalls from the height of 2000 meters above the sea level.

11 km
from city center 15 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is touted as Sri Lanka’s “Strawberry Capital”. Two of the most popular strawberry fields here are in Ambewela and Ragala, famous for scenic plantation walks or tractor tours to gaze upon mountains and valleys and purchasing freshly picked strawberries and strawberry-based products. Also, visit Adma Agro Strawberry Farm and Rose Garden Farms, where one can also enjoy strawberry drinks, ice creams and pancakes.

4 km
from city center 16 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

A walking tour of Nuwara Eliya involves scenic views of Sri Lanka's forested hills. One can take a stroll around the tea plantations and visit the many different sightseeing places around. It is known as 'Little England', and has old buildings with colonial and Tudor architecture, making it a pleasurable place for walking around. The town also has many historical sites and temples, that are very valuable to different cultures. This town is the perfect place walka relax, rewind, and get a taste of different cultures, spanning between a few kilometres.

5 km
from city center 17 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

As one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the Indian subcontinent, Adam’s Peak is a 7,359 feet tall mountain in Sri Lanka, frequently visited by people of almost all major religions. It is widely known for Sri Pada, a foot-shaped indentation at the summit of the pyramid-like mountain. Also called the sacred footprint, the Buddhists believe that it is the footprint of Lord Buddha, the Hindus as that of Shiva, the Muslims as Adam’s, and the Christians as that of St. Thomas the Apostle.

39 km
from city center 18 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

On the 7-hour journey from Kandy to Badulla, the train ride between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy or Ella is one of the world’s most picturesque broad-gauge routes. The iconic blue train takes you past rolling rice fields, lush tea estates, villages, giant mountains, colonial-era viaducts looming over the forests, crossed bridges with eerily huge drop-offs, and cascading waterfalls. One-way tickets cost only LKR 260 per adult.

4 km
from city center 19 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

On a hill slope 3,200 feet above sea level, Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple is a Hindu shrine with interesting legends and elegant forest and lake vistas near Ramboda Falls. Planned by Chinmaya Mission, the 1981-built temple flaunts a 16-feet-tall idol of Hanumanji amidst tea plantations. Juxtaposed to it are sixteen ashram rooms, named Vibheeshan, Jambavan, Sugriva and suchlike based on characters of the Ramayana. A vegetarian restaurant is maintained on the grounds.

10 km
from city center 20 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

An idyllic representation of Sri Lanka’s natural being is the famous St. Clair’s falls. Referred to as the Niagara of Sri Lanka, St. Clair’s falls is perched at an altitude of 1198 metres. It is located in the Talawakele town of Nuwara Eliya District and St. Clair’s stands as one of the widest falls in Sri Lanka.

12 km
from city center 21 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Devon Falls is an enchanting 97-metre-tall waterfall cascading over three tiers on a tributary of the Kotmale Oya River. Known as the 'Veil of the Valley', this striking waterfall sits amidst beautiful tea plantations, tropical foliage and craggy boulders 1,159 metres above sea level. It ranks among Sri Lanka's most-visited attractions. There is also a roadside viewpoint with parking facilities.

27 km
from city center 22 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Named after a tea plantation located nearby in the Nuwara Eliya district in Sri Lanka, Aberdeen Falls is a spectacular sight with the waterfall surrounded by enchanting greenery.

5 km
from city center 23 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Locally known as Mount Pedro, Pidurutalagala is the tallest mountain peak in the country. With a height of 2524 m, the peak can be seen from the entire Central Province of Sri Lanka. The peak also serves as a base for the country’s armed forces’ radar system. It is not accessible by the general public.

27 km
from city center 24 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Situated in the town of Hatton in Nuwara Eliya district, Laxapana Falls is the eighth highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The falls is a cascade of silvery foam amid lush greenery that flows to form a fabulous natural pool at the bottom.

5 km
from city center 25 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Proved to be the fourth tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, Kudahagala Mountain, also referred to as Agrabopat Hills, is said to be elevated at a height of 2320 meters (7,612 feet). This mountain is situated near the Nuwara Eliya district and can be seen clearly from the Horton Plains National Park which is also located in the area.

15 km
from city center 26 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

The third largest peak in Nuwara Eliya is at a height of 2357 m above the sea level. It is also referred to as the Thotupola Peak by the natives. The peak is a part of the Horton Plains National Park. The legend of Lord Rama and Ravana describes this peak as Ravana’s landing site when he kidnapped Sita, Lord Rama’s wife.

5 km
from city center 27 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Located about 6 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya, Nanuoya Waterfall is about 60 meters high and streams down a series of 25 steps. Eventually, the water flows down to join the Mahaweli and Kotmale rivers and is one of the perfect spots to spend some relaxing time; with lush green surroundings, calm breeze, freezing water (which people usually take a dip in when they visit the waterfall), and beautiful scenic views.

5 km
from city center 28 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

With water streaming from Piduruthalagala forest reserve and Kodiaragala mountain overshadowing it, Kolapathana Waterfall cascades down multiple steps at the height of about 50 meters. This beautiful waterfall is located near Mandaram Nuwara town in Nuwara Eliya and offers some breathtaking views that ensure some pretty great pictures.

17 km
from city center 29 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

With a height of 2388 m, Kirigalpotta is the second largest peak which is accessible to visitors. The 7-km hiking trail that passes by the Horton Plains National Park also leads to the mountain top. The mountain peak is located in Nuwara Eliya.

11 km
from city center 30 out of 30
Places To Visit in Nuwara Eliya

The farm, also known as New Zealand farm, is a hub of organic countryside activities in the pristine landscape of Ambewela hill station. The lush green fields, rugged mountains, and the bright blue sky gives Ambewela the title of 'Little New Zealand'. The drive is a pleasant one, with scenic views of vegetable farms, lakes and forests. A famous attraction in this area is World's End, which is a cliff with an immense depth of more than 1200 metres. This thrilling spot is often used by visitors to click pictures.