Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Trip.Best Top 5 Best Things to Do in Nuwara Eliya [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Nuwara Eliya! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
- 5.94.6/5167 Review
based on 1090 reviews"@🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya Novara Eliya Horton Plain National Park Horton Plains National Park During British colonialism, it was named after Wilmert Horton, the British Governor in Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka), (also said to be his wife Anne • Horton). In 1969, it was designated a wildlife refuge. In July 2010, due to its biodiversity, the central highlands of Sri Lanka (including the Horton Plain National Park, the Peak Wilderness Reserve where Adam Peak is located and the Knuckles Mountains) were listed on the World Heritage List ～50+ local geoguide full-time control speed (counterclockwise hiking), The "Horton Three-person Team" with the two beautiful young ladies opens 10km 4h special soldier mode 4:00 get up ➡️4:45 depart the hotel➡️6:00 sun rise➡️ 6:30 hiking ➡️no stop walking➡️10:30 leave the park➡️11:20 arrive the hotel➡️11:45 travel move🤣 Overall feeling, it is easy to go up the mountain and difficult to go down the mountain ps: In order to protect the environment, the food will be required to unpack the plastic bag and put it in the paper bag provided by the garden. The washing room [laughing] at the entrance is a thousand miles away. There is a toilet. It is not a dry toilet. In addition, it seems that there are only two bathrooms in the park, and the walk from the exit is about 1 hour."Nuwara Eliya18.1km from downtownHighlights: Horton Plains National Park is an important natural heritage of Sri Lanka and a national park that allows tourists to hike. The "plain" itself is a plateau about 2,000 meters above sea level, covered with virgin grasslands and dotted with several dense forests. 1. Scenic History Horton Plains was formerly known as MahaEliyaThena, which means "Great Plains". During the British colonial period, it was named after the British governor of Ceylon, Wilmert Houghton (also said to be his wife, Anne Houghton). It was not until 1969 that the Houghton Plain was designated as a wildlife reserve. Because of the biodiversity of Horton Plains, it was planned as a national park for tourists to visit in 1988. In July 2010, Sri Lanka's central highlands, including Horton Plains National Park, the summit wilderness reserve where Adam's Peak is located, and the Knuckles Mountains were inscribed on the World Heritage List. 2. Scenic features Horton Plains, if literally translated, are actually "Horton Plains", from which we can intuitively feel Horton's topographical features - flat and open, but not static. The weather on the plateau is unpredictable and Horton is notoriously windy. Hiking on the wide slopes of the Horton Plain, there are ups and downs along the way. In front of you are vast hills, small rivers and various tropical plants, and the blue sky and fresh air are more enjoyable. In addition to the attractive World's End cliffs, you can also see a variety of wildlife such as monkeys, elk and various birds while hiking in the Horton Plains National Park. The entire scenic spot is very primitive, please do not go to areas outside the prescribed route when hiking to avoid danger. On the way back you will pass Baker's Falls, which is not spectacular but adds to the fun of your hike. 3. The trekking route to Horton Plains National Park generally requires a chartered car. After arriving at the gate and purchasing the ticket, you can drive in for a while, and then start the hiking tour from the parking lot. There is a circular hiking route in the national park, with a total length of about 9.5 kilometers. Tourists can only walk within the specified range according to the road signs (it is strongly recommended to walk in a clockwise direction). It takes about 3-4 hours to walk the whole way. Walk from the entrance to the end of the world for about 4 kilometers, then walk 2 kilometers to a Baker Falls, and then walk 3.5 kilometers back to the entrance. 4. Wildlife Due to its location at the turning point of many rivers, the Horton Plain has very rich wildlife species, often leopards, deer and wild boars. Lanka's local "Purple-faced Vervet Monkeys" sometimes flicker through the forest along Ohiya Road, and sometimes peek in the woods near the end of the world. This area is also great for bird watching. Native Yellow-eared Nightingale, Fantail Warbler, Grey-headed Thrush, Lankan White-Eyed, Lankan Thrush, Lankan White-eyed Arrenga, Lankan Blue Magpie, Mountain Eagle, etc. 5. Natural Plants There is a grass called Chrysopogon that covers the grasslands on the plateau, while the swamp is a breeding ground for the rich species of Sphagnum. The white-flowered delphinium is the dominant vegetation in mountain forest areas. Dwarf trees and shrubs are joined by mosses and lichens. There is also Rhododendronzelanicum, which produces blood-red flowers. Strobilanthes with sharp leaves bloom every five years.Show Less - 5.44.4/564 ReviewFree"write a postcard to your loved ones for only 59 cents!and see their historical post office in downtown nuwara Eliya."Nuwara Eliya.Nuwara Eliya City Center1.9km from downtownHighlights: This is an English-style building left over from the renovation of Nuwara Eliya in the United Kingdom. Now it has been repainted. You can not only take pictures here, but also send unique postcards to your family, friends and yourself!Show Less
- 4.74.5/544 Reviewbased on 1779 reviews"From the Kandy train, you can really feel the magic experience from midsummer to late autumn. After the train leaves, the temperature gradually drops, and the tea garden along the way is pleasing to the eye. The train is very clean, the passengers are mainly locals, the carriage is very quiet, there are small businesses selling local snacks from time to time, the taste is actually good, the price is only 1, 2 yuan. The whole city is also very clean, and the homestay is very comfortable, that is, it is too cold at night, and I can't feel it in the country near the equator. It is recommended to play."Nuwara Eliya.Lake Gregory1.7km from downtown
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Nuwara EliyaHighlights: Gregory Lake is located about 1 km from the town, in the heart of Nuele Eliya, and is an artificial lake built by the then Governor Gregory in 1874. The entire lake covers an area of about 91 hectares and is obtained by introducing the water of the Nanuwarya River through a tunnel, with beautiful scenery. Nearby activities are on the way to the Lake District and there is a racecourse passing through Nuwara Eliya, where horses can be seen, and tourists can also ride horses here (Rs2500/hour). There are sidewalks around the lake (baby strollers and wheelchairs are allowed), and there are various grades of boutique accommodation, dining and outdoor activities around the lake, strolling through the green spaces and river banks, and picnicking in a corner of the river, where there are picnic tables; or Boating on the lake (Rs1500/30 minutes for pedal boats, Rs2000/20 minutes for motor boats), enjoying the fresh air and the scenery of lakes and mountains, is very beautiful.Show Less - 4.34.2/519 ReviewFree"The waterfall is really small and cannot be compared with the large waterfalls in China. Even the waterfalls that are not very well known are better than this. But the scenery around here is particularly good, the plants are particularly large, and the air is particularly good."Nuwara Eliya8km from downtownHighlights: Lavana Ella Falls is 5 kilometers from Ella, between the small town of Ella and Villa Walla, and you can see it on the way. It is part of the Ella Wildlife Sanctuary. Although the waterfall is not big, it is also a very famous small attraction in Eller. 1. The waterfall and surrounding waterfalls are 25 meters high and flow out from an oval concave rock on the top of the mountain. Many locals will play on the edge of the waterfall, and there will be some stalls selling snacks and souvenirs around, which is a dating destination for local Sri Lankans. 2. Allusions about waterfalls The allusions about Ravanael Falls are from the Indian epic "Ramayana". The small waterfalls above the big waterfalls are close to the Ravanael caves. It is said that this is where the devil once The place where Princess Sita was imprisoned, the protagonist of "Morayana".Show Less
- 4.04.4/553 Review"I used to think that New Zealand was an island country. I didn't expect the scenery here to be so rich and beautiful, snowy mountains, rivers, meadows, and pastures. Tourism resources and varieties are very rich. Traveling here is really worth it."Nuwara Eliya11.5km from downtownHighlights: There are several dairy farms 15-20 kilometers outside Nuwara Eliya, one of which is New Zealand Ranch, which is far away but is more famous among the locals. Locals like to play on the ranch with the family during holidays or small weekends, allowing children to get up close to the animals and visit the dairy factory. On the hillsides where the scenery rises and falls, you can often see groups of cows basking in the sun lazily. Occasionally, there are some shepherds lying next to the cows, enjoying the baptism of the sun, with a leisurely and lazy atmosphere permeating around.Show Less
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