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Tea plantations rolling across the hills of Nuwara Eliya
Hill Country

Nuwara Eliya

High in the central highlands, Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka's tea heartland: emerald plantations, crisp air, waterfalls, and red-brick colonial buildings that earned it the nickname 'Little England'. It's the base for tea-factory tours and the gateway to Horton Plains and World's End.

Best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep1–2 nights

Highlights

  • Working tea estates and factory tastings
  • Colonial architecture and Gregory Lake
  • Gateway to Horton Plains and World's End
  • Cool climate and waterfalls

Getting there

About 2.5 hours from Kandy, or reachable on the scenic hill-country train.

  • Kandy~2.5 hr drive
  • Ella~2.5 hr drive or scenic train
  • Horton Plains~1 hr drive
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