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Places to Visit in Nuwara Eliya

Explore Nuwara Eliya holiday and discover best places and time to visit

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Best time to visit

Nov - Apr

Ideal Duration

6-7 Days

Visa

On Arrival

Starting from

Rs. 1,980

Ideal for families
Ideal for friends
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Tourist Places in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya often referred to as mini London, has a lot of places to visit.

It’s a pretty spot and very different from the rest of Sri Lanka. There are enough large open spaces for you to enjoy as well as a variety of activities to keep you engaged on your trip. The place has a wonderful scenic beauty which will allow you to get some awesome clicks.

Here are the top 7 tourist attractions in Nuwara Eliya.

1. Victoria Park

Victoria Park is often said to be one of the well-maintained parks in South Asia. It is a perfect place to relax or stroll around. This park has flowers and swings adding to the beauty of the park. Foreigners have to pay INR 300 for entry to this park while locals have to pay only INR 40. Entry for young kids is free. It tops in the list of best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya.

2. Pedro Tea Estate

Characterized by tea plantations, Sri Lanka is one of the highest producers of tea in the world. There are a few tea plantation factories which are an informative place for kids as well. It works well with kids who are curious in general to know about things. It is amazing to see the process which undergoes to make tea. Tourists are served tea here and this happens to be one of the most popular Nuwara Eliya attractions.

3. Gregory Lake

Located very close to the centre of the town, Gregory lake has a lot of attractions such as a houseboat, rowing and games for children. It is an ideal family place to come and relax or enjoy a small picnic. It is one of the most promising place to visit in Nuwara Eliya to have a relaxing vacation.

4. Seeta Amman Temple

Located near the Hakgala Botanical Garden, Seeta Amman Temple has a lot of mythological importance. It is believed that at this place Sita prayed for Lord Ram to come and rescue her on a daily basis when she was captured by Ravana. It is a must-visit place for mythology lover. What makes this temple unique is that it is one of the few temples dedicated to Sita.

5. Strawberry Fields

In order to get mesmerized in Nuwara Eliya, visit the strawberry farm field. You can see the growth of delicious jam, fresh strawberry and mouth-watering strawberry fields. You can also pick some strawberries and have it during the strawberry season which begins in September. These fields offer a great background for the photographers to capture the scenic beauty of Nuwara Eliya. To explore the best of Nuwara Eliya sightseeing, this is a must-visit place.

6. Bale Bazaar

Commonly referred to as the winter market, Bale bazaar houses all winter-related products. This cheap market of Nuwara Eliya has a great collection of high-quality winter wear. There are a countless number of people who visit this market just to buy quality products at an affordable price before they fly back home. So even if you don’t plan to buy anything, you can always go and explore the market.

7. Hakgala Botanical Garden

The second-largest garden in Sri Lanka, Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya. Major attractions of the garden include over 10,000 species of flora. A number of species of orchids and roses attract thousands of visitors during the spring season to this place as most flowers are in bloom during that time. This well maintained garden has a cool temperature climate because of its altitude which is 5400 feet above the sea level.

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