Nuwara Eliya: See
1 Victoria Park. A pleasant place to spend an hour or so, with an astonishing variety of plants, ranging from tropical rain forest to English country garden. At the far southern end of it there is Victoria Museum which houses a collection of old colonial era photos, entrance fee is included into Victoria Park's entrance ticket. Rs1000 (kids 500). (updated May 2025)
2 Nuwara Eliya Post Office. A picturesque Tudor-style, two-storey red brick building close to the big roundabout at the centre of town. One of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka and still in use. It has a postcard and stamp collectors shop, which sells some recent first day covers, from 100Rs. (updated May 2025)
3 Lake Gregory (less than a mile from the centre of town). Large man-made lake, along the edge is a beautiful park, with water sports (paddle boats, jet ski rides and cruises) as well as other recreational activities. Offers a splendid and peaceful environment for sightseeing and boating. Boats can be hired from the area. Entrance to the Lake Gregory park Rs1000 (kids 500). (updated May 2025)
4 Hill Club. A gentleman's club that was established in 1876 by British coffee planters and has about 750 members today. It is housed in a two-story grey stone building right next to Nuwara Eliya Golf Course, another remnant of the British colonial era. (updated Aug 2024)
5 Lover's Leap waterfall. A beautiful 30-m-high waterfall. Legend has it that a prince and his lover jumped down this waterfall after the king prohibited their love. To get there, take a tuk tuk to Boralanda (before the turnoff to Pedro Tea Factory) for about Rs 700 from town centre. Start walking uphill to the left from there. After about 500 m, follow the sign to the left and stay on the path. You will reach the waterfall after another 2.5 km. Free. (updated Aug 2024)
6 Pedro Tea Factory, ☏ +94 11 5 352225. Daily 8-11AM, 2-4PM. Offers fascinating tours of a working tea factory. In the hills nearby there are paths through the tea plantations to wander along. You can visit the shop and stroll through the tea fields for free, or hire a guide for a tour. Free, or Rs1000 which includes a 30-minute tour and a cup of tea. (updated May 2025)
7 Galway's Land National Park. A wildlife sanctuary on the edge of town which is great for bird watching. It's also the smallest Sri Lankan National Park and it's quite run down. Very expensive now for foreigners. Rs 4500. (updated Jun 2025)
8 Hakgala Botanical Garden, Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Hwy (10 km southeast of the city). 7:30AM-5:30PM. Large and impressive, just a short bus journey away. However, it's far smaller and less pretty than Botanical Garden in Kandy. Foreigners Rs 1500.
The mountains in the central province of Sri Lanka and near to Nuwara Eliya are adorned with many picturesque waterfalls including Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker's Falls, St. Claire's Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, and Bridal Falls. …