Nuwara Eliya is a wonderful hill resort in Sri Lanka that is situated 2000 meters above sea level. One of the main hill resorts of the country, Nuwara Eliya also boasts of being the very heart of Sri Lanka's tea industry. Popularly referred to as "little England", Nuwara Eliya was the favorite summer retreat of the European planters who made Sri Lanka their home during the 19th century. Everything about this pretty town is English complete with the English style bungalows and buildings that adorn the landscape.
Speaking of attractions, Nuwara Eliya has a lot to offer to tourists. Besides, its beauty and verdant surroundings, Nuwara Eliya is a great place for golfing, horse riding, boating, hiking and relaxing amidst nature. One can also visit the numerous tea factories that are open to visitors who can also buy samples at the tea outlets there.
As you explore this beautiful hill resort, you are transported to a realm where everything is at peace and calm pervades. This goes a great way in rejuvenating your senses, which just revel in the comfort offered by the natural surroundings and serenity at Nuwara Eliya.
Speaking of golf, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is surely the best of its kind in Sri Lanka. At a walking distance from the town center, the club is truly the prime attraction in Nuwara Eliya besides the tea estates. Don't forget to visit some of the beautiful cascading wonders located near Nuwara Eliya. The Laksapana Falls is the most famous of them all. In fact, the famous Nuwara Eliya beer is brewed from the water of the stream.
Accommodation is not a problem in Nuwara Eliya because it offers a number of resorts, hotels and lodges to visitors. However it is advisable that you make your bookings well in advance if you visit Nuwara Eliya during the peak season, which falls between March to May.
