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Nuwara Eliya


For the ultimate luxury 'homestay', try this offering from the Amaya chain. It's a converted old colonial building set, of course, in a tea estate, around 11km west of Nuwara Eliya on the road to Hatton. It all feels like a very posh homestay and the service is first rate. You'll love the grass tennis court and croquet lawn.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nuwara Eliya attractions

1. Buddhist Temple

4.31 MILES

Located just south of Victoria Park, this temple has a small white stupa.

2. Victoria Park

4.39 MILES

This is one of the country's most attractive, and best-maintained, town parks. A stroll around its paths, past manicured lawns, is a pleasure. The park…

3. Lake Gregory

4.6 MILES

This lake is popular with domestic tourists who enjoy strolling the footpaths, taking out a swan-shaped pedal boat (30 minutes Rs 500) or trotting around…

4. Galway's Land National Park

4.9 MILES

One of Sri Lanka's newest (2006) and smallest (29 sq hectares) national parks, Galway's Land is a dense patch of montane forest a couple of kilometres…

5. Lovers Leap

5.8 MILES

From the Pedro Tea Estate, take a very enjoyable 5km (round-trip) walk to Lovers Leap, an impressive waterfall.

6. Pedro Tea Estate

6.08 MILES

To see where your morning cuppa originates, head to the Pedro Tea Estate, about 3.5km east of Nuwara Eliya on the way to Kandapola. You can take a 20…

7. Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Factory

6.15 MILES

On the A5, 11km northwest of Nuwara Eliya, the Labookellie Tea Factory is a convenient factory to visit as it’s right on the roadside. Its tours are very…

8. Seetha Amman Temple

6.36 MILES

This colourful Hindu temple, 7km southeast of Nuwara Eliya, is said to mark the spot where Sita was held captive by the demon king Rawana, and where she…