Nuwara Eliya Holidays

Nuwara Eliya: a little piece of England in Sri Lanka.

Visit Nuwara Eliya

Lake
River
Culture (paddy field, coffee, tea ...)

Nuwara Eliya: How to get there?

Three hours from Ella by train

Nuwara Eliya: See when to go?

From January to September

Nuwara Eliya: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Nuwara Eliya: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anne Vergnaud

Travel writer

Nuwara Eliya: a little piece of England in Sri Lanka.

My suggestion

Make sure you take warm clothing with you: it can get very cold.

Romain Beuvart

Travel writer

Nuwara Eliya is an excellent village high in the mountains (1889m), well-known for their tea plantations.

My suggestion

With the altitude it can get quite cold in the evening, so don't forget to take a light jacket with you.

Anonymous

Travel writer

A very highly regarded mountain resort in the 1920s, Nuwara Eliya today serves as a popular place for tourists to stop and see on their way to Sri Lanka's mountainous region. Having said that, however …

My suggestion

you really must take the train through the mountains to get to Nuwara Eliya. The panoramic views it offers over the region are incredible.

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