Description

Nuwara Eliya means "city on the plain or "city of light." It is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is considered one of the major tea producing areas in the world. The tallest mountain in Sri Lanka "Pidurutalagala" oversees this magnificent city. It is the most visited hill region in the country. NuwaraEliya is said to have been found by a couple of British officers who apparently got lost while hunting elephants.

How To Reach

From Bandaranaike International Airport, it takes 5h to reach NuwaraEliya by covering a distance of 170km by road.

Best Time to Visit

February to April has moderate climate and is generally the best time to visit. Braving a little rainfall is a good thing as Sri Lanka can be a great place to visit during mild monsoon.

Hotel Range

Sri Lankan rupee is the currency of Sri Lanka.
In INR, the average room range per room per night is Rs2500/- to Rs5500/- excluding Tax and GST.
There are higher range of premium accommodation facilities too.

Tips

Visit Victoria Park, Pedro Tea Estate, Gregory Lake, Lover's Leap, Horton Plain National Park, Seeta Amman Temple, Galway's Land National Park, HakgalaBotanical Gardens, Town Walk, Bale Bazar, St. Clair's Fall, Ambewela Farm, etc.