Things to do in Nuwara Eliya

1. Eat Strawberries

You simply cannot miss eating strawberries at the Adma Agro Farm while in Nuwara Eliya. The weather in Nuwara Eliya is perfect for strawberries. You can eat the strawberries directly or have them in the cafe with cream or condensed milk or drink in a juice.

Address: Adma Agro Farm, Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

2. Gregory Lake Tours

There are a plethora of activities available at Gregory lake. You can try activities such as bike riding, horse riding, walking, boat rides and various other watersports activities. For turning your visit to a romantic date, you can even enjoy the lake independently by hiring a separate two-seater boat and spend the time of your life with your better half. The unbeatable sights at this region is sure to make your trip unforgettable.

3. Stroll Through Victoria Park

Victoria Park is definitely your escape from the busy roads and traffic. Strolling around the gardens or relaxing on a bench is the top things to do in Nuwara Eliya. You can even visit the Victoria Park museum which showcases many Nuwara Eliya photos from the last 100 years or more. It’s fascinating to see how life was back then and the evolution of the area.

4. Fine Dine At St Clair’s Fall

St Clair’s waterfalls is a perfect place to visit if you are planning to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Sitting in a wonderful restaurant situated in a prime spot and having your meal with a view tops the list of best things to do in Nuwara Eliya. The food is way too cheap. The place is worth visiting because of its friendly atmosphere with a lovely view.

5. Explore the Seetha Amman Temple

Located 1km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Seetha Amman temple is quite a popular place as it’s the only Sita temple in Sri Lanka. The temple is treated with utmost dedication by the Hindus. Don’t miss out to explore this enchanting temple on your visit to Nuwara Eliya.

Morning Timing : 8 AM to 1 PM

Afternoon Timing : 2 PM to 6:30 PM

6. Roam The Winter Market

Roaming around the Bale Bazaar, aptly called the Winter Market, is one of the fun things to do in Nuwara Eliya. As the name suggests, they sell winter clothes at an affordable rate. If you forgot your winter clothes or just want to have a fun stroll, pay a visit to the market.

7. Hakgala Botanical Garden Tour

The Hakgala Botanical Gardens has a cool temperature climate because of its high altitude. You can stop at the green gates while on the road to Badulla and smell the beautiful gardens with a number of species of orchids and roses. This place is worth a visit and one of the best Nuwara Eliya activities sile exploring the city.

8. Visit Ambewela Farm

Visiting the largest and most prestigious dairy farm in Nuwara Eliya is one of the most famous things to do. Not centrally located to the town, you can visit the Ambewela where the cows roam around freely to graze. You are free to see the milking stations of the dairy cows and calves in the nursery. This is quite a pleasant visit to a pretty big farm.