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Nuwara Eliya Tour Excursion, Sri Lanka
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| Region: hill-country | Location: Nuwara Eliya | | | Other regions: ancient-cities | capital-colombo | south-coast | west-coast | At the heart of the southern hill country is Nuwara-Eliya, Sri Lanka’s highest town and a favourite hill station during British colonial period.
Nuwara-Eliya is Sri Lanka's picturesque hill resort 1,890 metres above sea level is renowned for its perennial spring-like climate & carpets of lush green tea. The town is still touted as ‘Little England’, an illusion maintained by the presence of one of Asia's finest of 18 hole golf course, a racecourse, the Victoria park, Hakgala botanical gardens and excellent trout fishing in nearby lakes and rivers.
Temperature in Nuwara-Eliya can drop to close to freezing at nights and it is common to see smoke rising from the chimneys of many of the Tudor-style manors. Adding to the Nuwara-Eliya town’s atmosphere is the spectacle of its townsfolk wrapped up in winter jackets and woolly hats, carting great bundles of turnips, leeks, marrows and cabbages to and from the markets. Nuwara-Eliya is a great place to explore the surrounding countryside and there are many walks on offer, including hiking around the lower slopes of the thickly forested Mount Pidurutalagala, at 2,555m the island’s highest peak. A visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, a short distance from Nuwara-Eliya, is also recommended. |
| Nuwara Eliya City and History | The city was founded by non other than illustrious Samuel Baker, the legendary discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846. Such was the salubrious climate that in no time Nuwara Eliya became the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England then, was also the ideal hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and cricket.
Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Town Post Office and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style such as the Alpine Hotel. Anyone who visits the city can wallow in its nostalgia of bygone days by visiting these land mark buildings. Many private homes still maintain their old English-style lawns and gardens. |
| This Excursion Inlcudes | This Nuwara-Eliya Tour itinerary will include the following below as standard. However if you wish to add something extra, for example, a game of Golf, speak to one of our Tour Advisor.
✔Distance view of the Devon’s and St.Clair's waterfalls
✔Visit to a tea factory to experience the whole tea making process
✔Visit to the Nuwara-Eliya golf club for tea
✔Visit to the town centre to explore the bygone days by visiting land mark buildings and shops.
✔ Visit to the Victoria Park
✔ Visit to the Hakgala Botanical Garden
If you are taking one of our personalised tours with your own driver guide and vehicle then the above list can be changed to suit you i.e. more time can be spent at the city centre, or walk to the waterfalls, etc. If you are taking one of our group tours in shared coach then the above itinerary cannot be changed. |
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| More on the Nuwara Eliya Tour of Sri Lanka ☟ Tea Factory | | Among the most iconic vistas of Nuwara-Eliya are the rolling tea estates that carpet vast swathes of terrain in an emerald sea. Some of the finest tea in the world are produced in the hill country and a visit to a tea factory during a trip to this region is highly recommended to experience the whole tea making process from start to finish covering drying rolling chopping and sieving before grading the leaves. |
| Devon and St Clair Waterfalls | | The Devon’s waterfall is the most well known waterfall of the Sri Lanka waterfalls. It rises to an elevation of 318 feet. The fall comprises of the three cascades. St.Clair's Falls is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka hence called "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". St.Clair's Fall is 80m high and hence 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Experience the amazing scenery as you pass by the beautiful Devon and St Clair Waterfalls. |
| Festivals | | Although the town was founded in the 19th century by the British, today the whole district is visited by native travellers, especially during the month of April, for the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year. It is also the season of flowers, pony races, go cart races and auto rally. |
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| Tours to the Nuwara Eliya Region, Sri Lanka |  | Sri Lanka Mini Colonial Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1009 | | Discover the colonial past of Sri Lanka in this unique tour while staying at some of the finest colonial style hotels. Tour includes The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Nuwara Eliya Tour, Capital Colombo Tour and Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage plus time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Central Highlands Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1089 | | Marvel at the spectacular scenery, history, archaeological sites, tea plantations and so much more in this very special mini tour incorporating all the best highlights that Sri Lanka’s highlands has to offer. You will be staying at some of the finest hotels that gives the spirit of this holiday but still retain the modern comforts. |
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Excursions of the hill-country Region, Sri Lanka |  | Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage | Kegalle | hill country | | Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is home for nearly 84 young and old orphaned elephants. Feed the baby elephants and watch them play and plod down to the river for their daily bath. | | |
|  | Royal City of Kandy Tour | Kandy | hill country | | Kandy is Sri Lanka's last royal kingdom and is a World Heritage site. The tour will take you to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a magnificent golden roofed temple, Kandy Museum, Kandy Dance show, Botanical Gardens, Market Place and gem & jewellery shops. | | |
|  | Nuwara Eliya Tour | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Nuwara Eliya is at the heart of the southern hill country, Sri Lanka’s highest town and a favourite hill station during British colonial period. Nuwara Eliya is renowned for its perennial spring-like climate, carpets of lush green tea, 18 hole golf course, Little England, Victoria Park and more. | | |
|  | Singharaja Rain Forest | Sinharaja | hill country | | Sinharaja Rain Forest’s biodiversity makes it one of Sri Lanka’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sinharaja Rain Forest is a great location for general wildlife enthusiasts and a must for bird watchers. | | |
|  | Horton Plains | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Horton Plains is one of the most popular and a unique natural attraction in Sri Lanka. It is located 2000m high plateau 28km south of Nuwara Eliya and its known for its beautiful landscapes, rare plants, animal life and World’s End where the plains comes suddenly to an end. | | |
|  | Adams peak | Ratnapura | hill country | | The 2,243 m (7,360-ft) high summit is situated in the middle of a wildlife sanctuary called Peak Wilderness. According to Buddhist history the footprint at the summit of the mountain is of Lord Buddha, left during his third visit to Sri Lanka. | | |
|  | Peradeniya Botanical Gardens | Kandy | hill country | | Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is the foremost of its kind in Sri Lanka in both size and splendour. It was created by the Kandyan King for the enjoyment of the aristocracy. Today the gardens have an orchid house, spice garden, Japanese garden, picturesque lake filled with water lilies and more. | | |
|  | Kandy Evening Cultural Dance Show | Kandy | hill country | | In the late evening be escorted to a performance of the energetic traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance show, accompanied by tumultuous drumming and climaxes with the amazing fire-walking show. | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 1 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
| | T20 Super Eight Day 3 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
| | T20 Super Eight Day 5 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
| | Ella Gap | Ella | hill country | | Ella Gap offers one of the most spectacular vistas in the south of Sri Lanka through a narrow cleft in the hills down to the plains below. This road which was opened in 1968 plunges 2,500 feet down from the crisp mountains to the warm coast. The whole route is amazing but none more than Ella Gap. | | |
| | Rawana Ella | Ella | hill country | | The spectacular 25m-high Rawana Ella waterfall cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop is known to be one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Its main drop is 30 feet in height and the grandest aspect of the Rawana Ella waterfall is its wild look amidst the wilderness. | | |
| | Belihuloya | Ella | hill country | | Belihul Oya is a very picturesque little hamlet of untouched wilderness, bordering two streams - Weli Oya and Kosgam Oya. The region is famous for its biodiversity | | |
| | Wilpattu National Park | Ella | hill country | | Wilpattu is one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka, spanning from the northwest coast inland towards the ancient capital of Anuradhapura. The park consists of willus (Natural lakes), dry-lowland forests, scrublands, open grasslands and the coastal belt. | | |
| | Knuckles Mountain Range | Kandy | hill country | | The Knuckles Mountain Range is located towards the North East of the City of Kandy and offers one of the most breathtaking climbs among the Sri Lankan hill country. The region is a paradise for all outdoor mountainous activities. | | |
| | Canoeing at Samanala Wewa | Belihul Oya | hill country | | If you are visiting Belihuloya, Canoeing at Samanala Wewa is a must. The still calm waters of the Samanala Wewa reservoir are perfect for canoeing. | | |
| | Trekking at Belihuloya | Ella | hill country | | Thanks to the untouched wilderness of Belihuloya and the two streams that surround the borders, Weli Oya and Kosgam Oya, it is a great place for trekking. | | |
| | White water rafting at Kitulgala | Kitulgala | hill country | | Kitulgala is one of Sri Lanka’s main rafting locations. Come and experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 4 minor rapids to 5 major rapids. | | |
| | Belilena Cave | Kitulgala | hill country | | Belilena cave situated in the forests of Kitulgala is a very large cave, in which the 12,000 year old skeletal remains of the prehistoric man have been found. Trek through the forests in order to reach the cave. | | |
| | Train Journey to hill country | Ella | hill country | | Arguably there is no better way to experience Sri Lanka’s incredible hill country than to take to Sri Lanka’s iconic rail network that dates back to the period of British colonial rule that is still as charming as it was then. | | |
| | Highlands Tea Plantation and Tea Factory | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Drive through the stunning highlands of Sri Lanka, you will realise why Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea and is where the renowned standard of ‘Ceylon Tea' comes from. | | |
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