Nuwara Eliya is better known as Sri Lanka’s Little England. The climate, environment and architecture of this area are different from other villages. Due to its cool climate, it is the most important tea producing region in Sri Lanka. Exploring tea plantations is not the only thing you can do in Nuwara Eliya. Read our complete guide to Nuwara Eliya. Attractions in Nuwara Eliya
Visit factories as well as tea plantation in Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya is famous for its beautiful green tea plantations. The best way to visit this is by tuk-tuk. For about $7 you can arrange his full day tours to tea plantations, tea factories, lookouts and Ramboda Falls. Stop at several viewpoints overlooking the plantations and have a cup of tea at an impressive tea factory.
We recommend Bluefield Factory and Bluefield Tea Gardens. In the factory tour, you can observe the manufacturing process of tea. The factory shop price is 300% of the original price, so wait and buy it in town.
Tips:
Make sure you have a small amount of cash with you. B. 20/50 LKR. The employee in your photo asks for a tip.
Ramboda Falls in Nuwara Eliya
The day trip route passes several waterfalls, one of which is by the roadside. Enter the water and go further up multiple levels. Please be aware that some areas may be slippery.
It takes 45 minutes to get to Ramboda Falls at the end of the tea plantation route.
Go to World’s End near Nuwara Eliya
Get up early and prepare for the 2.5-mile walk to World’s End. World’s End is located within the UNESCO-listed Horton Plains National Park. The round trip is 9.5 km and the required time is about 3 hours. Please pay attention to the weather conditions as rain and fog can ruin the experience completely. The rainy season in this region he lasts from April to September.
Relax on Lake Gregory
Relax a bit on Lake Gregory. People with boats and jet skis run around the lake. There is also a restaurant, you can play horseback riding and kindergarten. 😉
Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya
There is a monsoon from June to the end of August. Nuwara Eliya can get very cold compared to the rest of Sri Lanka. It was 10 degrees on a September evening. How to get to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is in the middle of the world-famous Sri Lanka Railway journey between Kandy and Ella.
Tickets from Kandy are around $2.50 / 400LKR. Journey time is his 4 hours from Kandy and is listed as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.
Both locals and tourists use the trains, so expect the same friendly smiles and questions. Traveling to Sri Lanka in high season? He buys 2nd or 3rd class tickets in advance as spaces for tourists are limited.
Tips:
They don’t really stick to the schedule, so get one of the early trains. You don’t want to drive through tea plantations while it’s dark outside.