Tea pickers in Nuwara Eliya

Visit Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Visit Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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At 2,000 meters above sea level, the 19th century colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya was a favorite retreat of the British, who were drawn by the climate, and to this day it retains a colonial ambiance with its golf course, gentlemen’s clubs and mock-Tudor buildings.

Train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya tea estateOne of the best ways to reach Nuwara Eliya is by train from Kandy: the first-class observation car gives stunning views of the surrounding tea plantations, waterfalls and dramatic mountain scenery.

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Suggested itineraries featuring Nuwara Eliya

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Nuwara Eliya, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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    • Nuwara Eliya tea estate
      Nuwara Eliya tea estate
    • Nuwara Eliya
      Nuwara Eliya
    • Female Worker at Tea Plantation, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
      Female Worker at Tea Plantation, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
    • Tamil tea picker, Pedro tea plantation, near Nuwara Eliya
      Tamil tea picker, Pedro tea plantation, near Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
      Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
    • Tea picking in the hills
      Tea picking in the hills
    • Tea picking, Nuwara Eliya
      Tea picking, Nuwara Eliya
    • Tea plantations
      Tea plantations

    Accommodation choices for Nuwara Eliya

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Nuwara Eliya. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    • Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya

      Heritance Tea Factory

      Medium

      A unique concept, Heritance Tea Factory is situated on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka’s picturesque Hill Country and makes for a fascinating stay, offering characterful accommodation in a restored tea factory.

    • Stafford Bungalow

      Stafford Bungalow

      Medium

      Set amid the plantations of the Stafford tea estate, this restored colonial bungalow offers an intimate stay just 40 minutes from the town of Nuwara Eliya.

    • The Langdale by Amaya, Nuwara Eliya

      The Langdale by Amaya

      Medium

      Set on a hillside in the heart of the tea country, the views from The Langdale are superb.

    • Warwick Gardens, Nuwara Eliya

      Warwick Gardens

      Medium

      Situated in acres of tea and jungle, Warwick gardens is a sympathetically and tastefully converted planter's home. It is delightfully isolated, yet well located for trips to Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains.

    Ideas for experiencing Nuwara Eliya

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Nuwara Eliya, and which use the best local guides.

    • Horton Plains Walk
      World's End, Horton Plains,Nuwara Eliya

      Horton Plains Walk

      Horton Plains Walk

      Horton Plains was declared a National Park in 1988 and covers 3,160 hectares of grasslands interspersed with forest and forms an undulating plateau more than 2,000m high.

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    • Tea Estate Visit
      Visit to a tea plantation, Hatton

      Tea Estate Visit

      Tea Estate Visit

      Driving through the twisting roads of the tea estate, you see the colorful women, mainly of Tamil origin, at work in the plantations.

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