Location: Nuwara Eliya
Top Things to do in Nuwara Eliya
What to do and see in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka: The Best Places and Tips
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. Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By djs482 - Indore, India
Hanuman Temple it is that place where Hanuman take rest during the Parvat taken for Lakshman injury. At the time of Hanuman Temple we take part in the Arti as well Srinagar of Lord Hanuman. We take so many photographs. Nice Temple and the Murti of Hanuman is nearly of 20 feet.We take part in the arti of Hanuman.
2. Horton Plains National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By greynomads2016 - Melbourne, Australia
Horton Plains National park is located in the hill country of Sri Lanka. It is not very accessible as the roads are narrow and steep. A payment has to be made to visit the park and the price for 2 adults at the local rate wa approx. Rs. 600. When we visited the customer service centre on the premises we were informed that we should pay the rate for foreigners which was Rs. 3000 each, although we were born in Sri Lanka and spoke the national language fluently. The women at this centre were extremely aggressive and threatened to take us to court if we did not pay this grossly over-priced rate. The entire conversation took place in Fluent Sinhalese and we showed them our place of birth as Colombo, Sri Lanka on our Australian passports. One of the women even attempted to snatch the passports away from us. We therefore reluctantly paid the higher rate, after further argument, for the sake of peace. The males at this centre were quite amenable and were in agreement with us rather than the women. We strongly believe that this money found its way into their pockets.
3. St Clair's Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Woody992 - Surrey, United Kingdom
Very nice falls. They have built a building where the best view point is and there is a little museum in that building. Don't miss this it's very educational for kids and adults.
4. Lover's Leap Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By W3lshman - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
We didn't have time to walk up as we went after a visit to the tea plantation late afternoon. The falls themselves are visually unimpressive so if you're not going for the views don't waste your time.
5. Sita Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 683 reviews
Reviewed By HolidayForUs - Bath, United Kingdom
We stopped off to have a quick look at this Temple from the road. It is very attractive and it was a shame that we did not have time to look around inside as it is spiritually important.
6. Devon Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Woody992 - Surrey, United Kingdom
This is a nice fall but bit far from the view point. Still worth the visit and it is close to St Clair's Falls. Unlike St Clair's Falls this fall is constant and the water never gets diverted.
7. Bluefield Tea Gardens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 968 reviews
Reviewed By CurlymikeT - Perth, Australia
Nice tour of the tea processing facility with a knowledgeable guide who spoke very good English. Not so impressed with the way the guide said we could/should tip her afterwards then walked away as soon as she got some money.
The free tea was not as good as I expected from a tea plantation, seemed to have been brewed too long.
The shop was good - every kind of tea and no pressure to buy anything.
8. Hakgala Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 509 reviews
Reviewed By Bishan W
Haggala Gardens is a place I have always wanted to visit and was really glad I did so. Amazing flora and fauna boasts the wonder of Nature. Some trees date back a many years. Even bought some plants back home.
9. Ambewela Farms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By Sofia B - Orebro, Sweden
As we are a bit dissapointed about Nuwara Eliya town we decided to go outside to visit a farm wich was a good decision. The farm gives a close contact to the animals and we think the farm was very well maintained. We all liked this place! The drive there was really nice (we took a tuktuk and the driver waited there for us, cost 2500 R).
10. Gregory Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Alex I
very very beautiful lake has many restaurants and horse riding as well , very clean , please wear heavy clothes coz its very cold over there , just beautiful to relax and enjoy the nature
