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Misty tea plantations with tea pickers in Nuwara Eliya

Hill Country

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province

Cool highlands, rolling tea estates and colonial charm.

Introduction

Discover Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya sits high in Sri Lanka's central highlands, surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls and misty mountains.

Its cool climate, colonial-era architecture and gardens earned it the nickname 'Little England'.

Highlights

  • Tea plantations
  • Gregory Lake
  • Horton Plains
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden

Things to do

  • Tea factory tours and tastings
  • Hike Horton Plains to World's End
  • Boating on Gregory Lake
  • Scenic train journeys

Travel tips

  • Pack warm layers — nights can be chilly
  • Start Horton Plains early for clear views
  • Expect quick weather changes

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Misty tea plantations with tea pickers in Nuwara Eliya

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Things to do

Experiences in this Destination

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsNature & Scenic
Nuwara Eliya, EllaDuration on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride

Ride the famous railway through tea estates, tunnels and misty hills.

Price on request

Tea Factory Visit & Tasting — Misty tea plantations with tea pickers in Nuwara EliyaNature & Scenic
Nuwara EliyaDuration on request

Tea Factory Visit & Tasting

See how Ceylon tea is made and taste it where it grows.

Price on request

Tour Packages

Journeys including Nuwara Eliya

Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer — Aerial view of Sigiriya Lion Rock rising above misty jungle at sunriseIsland Explorer Tours
10 days / 9 nights8 destinations

Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer

Ancient kingdoms, hill country, wildlife and the southern coast in one complete journey.

Price on request

Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon — Palm tree leaning over turquoise water at Mirissa beachHoneymoon & Couple Tours
8 days / 7 nights5 destinations

Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon

Misty hills, private moments and sunsets on the southern coast — designed for two.

Price on request

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