Indian Summer

Nuwara Eliya


The sign says 'fusion cuisine' but this smart restaurant with lake views is best for authentic North Indian curries. Prices are quite high, but service is efficient, flavours authentic and the attractive premises are comfortable. No alcohol is served.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nuwara Eliya attractions

1. Lake Gregory

0.14 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…

2. Galway's Land National Park

0.92 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…

3. Victoria Park

1.3 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…

4. Buddhist Temple

1.37 MILES

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

5. Pedro Tea Estate

1.48 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…

6. Lovers Leap

1.66 MILES

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

7. Seetha Amman Temple

2.4 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…

8. Hakgala Gardens

3.72 MILES

These attractive gardens, 10km southeast of Nuwara Eliya, are a peaceful retreat. Highlights include a fine rose garden, a Japanese garden, an orchid…