Location: Nuwara Eliya
Top Things to do in Nuwara Eliya
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya (Sinhalese: නුවර එළිය [nuwərə ɛlijə]; Tamil: நுவரெலியா) is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka.
Restaurants in Nuwara Eliya
1. Holy Trinity Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 394ashanm - Colombo, Sri Lanka
This church transport you back in time to the colonial era the architecture is awesome It has a great garden
2. Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By Bhaskar_10 - New Delhi, India
Had Darshan on 19th February 2020 at 13.00pm During our Ramayana Trail tour of Sri Lanka, we had opportunity to visit this divine Temple on our way to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy. The Temple location is 1/2 km off-route to the main road and the climb can be interesting for young people. However due to paucity of time and as advise by our guide we took auto ( 3 people) SLR 400/- to and fro. The Temple approach has about 40-50 high stairs. So groups with senior citizens please be aware. The Temple and its surrounding maintained by Chinmaya Mission, India is serene clean and the beauty is abound. Just in time befor the Temple closure we offered puja as we carried prasad from India and the distributed them among the devotees. A grand statue of Bhagwan Hanuman takes centre stage in the sanctum of the temple. inside the temple there are deities of other God and Goddess. Spend some quality time there and watched the sleeping Hanuman hill from the Temple. Do visit this palace and seek blessings. The Temple complex houses a souvenir shop and a light refreshment place for coffee and package snacks. Photo options are breath-taking. Enjoy Jai Hanuman Ji
3. Shanthipura View Point
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By ONACS - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Want to fly from here it will be the best option to do. That much of interesting place and a good view point to see the Nuwaraeliya, tea bushes, oliphant tea factory , highest mountain in SriLanka Pedro thalagalla, kikiliyamana mountain, Gregory lake, lepord rock etc . These attractions you can see from this point. I am very lucky to say this to all.
4. Swarnagiri Maha Viharaya
5. Post Office Nuwara Eliya
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Vachintha - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Housed within a beautiful Tudor mansion, this is said to be the oldest post office in the island. The reddish walls and the roof of this vintage building forms a colorful contrast with the well maintained lawn. This has been constructed in 1894 with the sole purpose of managing the postal services of the British colonials and today, its a prominent landmark of the City.
6. Bluefield Tea Gardens
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4.0 based on 1,204 reviews
Reviewed By Bhaskar_10 - New Delhi, India
Visited on 20th February 2020 On our way to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy, we had a stopover at this Tea Estate to have a look at the tea manufacturing process and a hot cup of tea. The place is beautiful and the process is knowledgeable. The Cafeteria is very well appointed and takes you back to English Imperial Ruling days. Maintained in its original form this place is a welcome break from the long journey over a cup of tea. You can also buy milk-tea at SLR 120/- and there are pastries and snacks to choose from ranging about SLR 150 to 300/-. Products of the Tea estate are on sale at the souvenir shop. You may have a look and decide accordingly. Do not miss this place on your way to Nuwara Eliya.
7. Sita Temple
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4.0 based on 916 reviews
Reviewed By letchumiprabahr - George Town, Malaysia
What else could a simple practising Hindu ask for? Upon arriving at the temple-we were pleasantly welcomed with a special HOMA(special prayers for blessings)- and much to my surprise I was handed the tray with the vastrams (clothes) for Lord Rama and Sita Mata -my little heart was jumping with joy with such a blessing!!! To add to my JOYOUS joy..I was also told that this was the exact place-river where Sita Mata had her bath while on waiting for Lord Rama to rescue her. It was indeed a holiday with a dash of spirituality, history and blessings--what more could I ask for and wish for. Thank you Sita Mata, thank you Lord Rama--for I was indeed blessed to have had the blessings of carrying your vashtrams before they were elegantly dressed on you both. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
8. International Buddhist Centre
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
9. Ambewela Farms
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4.0 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By 853arunas - Colombo, Sri Lanka
It is nice place to see.you can see big farm garden. Nice area.big green ground around the way. Animals.cow ,Rabbit , goat etc You can buy fresh milk , yourget , cheese from there
10. Pedro Tea Factory
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4.0 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By samanthawicky - Colombo, Sri Lanka
One of our highlights to tea country was our trip to Pedro tea factory. The tour was amazing. The process was explained and we saw the machines and every step of tea production our guide was lovely and guided us with expertise and passion I was particularly impressed how they included a man on our tour who had an impairment. They were considerate of his needs and he wasn’t left out. Tea tasting st the end was great and we purchased tea to take home. Highly recommend if you love tea.
