Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka's tea country, nicknamed Little England for its cool climate and colonial-era charm.

Nature & Gardens

1.5 hours

A hillside botanical garden in the cool highlands with colourful flower displays.

cool climateflowersgarden

Half day

A protected highland of grassland and cloud forest. The walk includes World's End and Baker's Falls, so start early for the best views.

bakers fallscloud foresthikenational parkworld's end

1 hour

A lake in the middle of Nuwara Eliya, a pleasant place to stroll or take a boat ride.

boatingfamilylake

30 minutes

A waterfall set among tea plantations. A tuk-tuk ride to it is optional.

short walktea estatewaterfall

30 minutes

A 109-metre waterfall on the road to Nuwara Eliya, one of the tallest in Sri Lanka.

photo stopscenicwaterfall

3-4 hours

One of the most scenic train rides in the country, passing tea estates, clouds, mountain views and waterfalls.

scenictea estatestrainwaterfalls

1 hour

A big dairy farm in the hills where you can taste fresh milk and cheese.

cheesedairyfamilyhighlands

1 hour

A tea estate and factory near Nuwara Eliya where you can taste freshly brewed Ceylon tea.

factorytastingteatea estate