Where tradition and tea blend
Renowned as ‘Little England’, here in the tea country, traditions, breathtaking views and cold climes reign supreme. Hidden away high in the central mountains at an altitude of over 6000 feet, Nuwara Eliya is the resort capital of Sri Lanka. With the weather to match, the British tea planters of the mid 19th century created a replica of their home country.
A sense of timelessness still prevails in the ambience with its mainly colonial architecture, the park, golf course, racing track, boating lake and grand period style mansions, which now serve as hotels.
Places to visit
An ethereal World Heritage Site of montane grassland and cloud forest over 2000m above sea level, it’s the highest plateau in Sri Lanka.
Over 88 acres of sprawling estate, home to around 10,000 temperate and subtropical plant species, Hakgala is popular for its rose gardens.
Yes, strawberries in the tropics! Take a stroll around the gardens, enjoy picking your own fruit as well as savouring some delicious treats.
