Category Archives: Nuwara Eliya
Insta-worthy views to capture during the Trail
The Pekoe Trail, also known as the Tea Trail, is a beautiful trek in Sri Lanka that takes you through lush tea plantations, picturesque landscapes, and stunning viewpoints.
What to pack for the Pekoe Trail?
If you're planning to embark on the Pekoe Trail, you're in for a treat! This stunning trek in the central highlands takes.....
A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget
Sri Lanka is an ideal holiday destination for travellers on a budget, especially if you decide to fully immerse yourself in its culture. A solo sojourn to the country...
HIKING TRAILS in Sri Lanka FOR THE ULTIMATE MOUNTAINEER
Just a little further, you think to yourself as you make your way up the final few feet before you summit… At this point, you’re drenched in sweat...
A Guide to Chasing Waterfalls in Sri Lanka
Don’t go chasing waterfalls…or do! Especially if you’ve a partner to share the experience with. Sri Lanka is home to more than a hundred of these...
A Ceylon Tea Adventure with your Family
While touring through the stunning island nation of Sri Lanka, you might want to experience the nation’s most treasured export: tea! From the undulating...
Things to do in Sri Lanka for your Honeymoon
Choosing the perfect place to match different vacation-personalities can be a tough call to make in general, but this is especially the case when choosing a...
ROMANTIC PLACES TO WATCH THE SUNRISE IN Sri Lanka’s HILL COUNTRY
Sri Lanka is the land of amazing sunrises and vibrant sunsets. During your travels around the island, you should experience both at least once. The palm-fringed golden beaches...
A First-Timer’s Guide to Using Public Transport in Sri Lanka
Taking public transport in any country is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint (especially after you’ve taken an international flight...
Romantic Ceylon Tea Adventures
Sri Lanka is a great holiday destination for companionable adventures, family vacations and of course, romantic getaways. From beachside retreats...
A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Exploring the Land of Ceylon Tea
From the moment you land on this beautiful island nation to the moment you leave, you’re going to be drinking tea, tea, tea! Sri Lankans...
A Solo Guide To a Wellness Retreat In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the best holiday destinations in the world, it has a little bit of everything which is guaranteed to please anyone. However, more often than...
A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Exploring Horton Plains
Sri Lanka is endowed with an abundance of exotic beauty, which makes it quite difficult for many who visit the island select the best way to explore the...
The Best Way To Travel Around Sri Lanka With Kids
One of the main characteristics in the long list of things that makes Sri Lanka so amazing is that in spite of its small size, each region is...
Best Souvenirs To Buy From Sri Lanka
Besides being extremely beautiful, Sri Lanka is full of life, sound, colours, traditions and delicious food. After your travels here, you’ll...
Eerie & Unusual Attractions You Need To Visit In Sri Lanka
Mainly known for being an idyllic tropical paradise with beautiful beaches and tall peaks, Sri Lanka is the embodiment of life and energy. However, the country...
Perfect Places To Visit On Your Honeymoon
Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise; with golden beaches, warm blue waters, year-round summer, a myriad of wildlife, and rich history, it is easy to see why the...
Nature Reserves You Must Visit
Paradise is often found in a place where nature flourishes. Our little island is just that. With over 22 national parks that can be explored, Sri Lanka is every nature lover's dream.
Lovers Leap
Though this may not be the first thing on your mind when you think of Sri Lanka, the island offers some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region, and Lovers...
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Located about 10 to 16km from Nuwara Eliya is the Hakgala Botanical Garden, one of five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka and the second largest garden...
Seetha Amman Kovil
If you’re familiar with the Ramayana (the world’s largest ancient piece of classical literature), you’ll be familiar with Seetha, King Ravana and Rama...
Moon Plains
Moon Plains, also known as Sandathenna, is a 400-metre long, ~40 metre deep valley in Ranhawadigama, about 6km from Nuwara Eliya. What was once...
Ambewela Farm
Located in the hill station known as Ambewela (also fondly called ‘Little New Zealand’) is the famous Ambewela Farm. About 17km away from Nuwara Eliya...
Galway’s Land National Park
Galway’s land is a montane ecosystem park, just a few kilometres east of the Nuwara Eliya town. Though it’s not very accessible by vehicle...
Horton Plains National Park
The Horton Plains National Park, situated in Ohiya, is arguably the most popular attraction within the Central Province. The hazy plains is a goldmine of flora...
Gregory Lake
Gregory Lake, located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, is a reservoir constructed by British Governor by the name of Sir William Gregory in 1873. Gregory Lake...
Pedro Tea Estate
Sri Lanka is famous for its ‘Ceylon tea’, which is a favourite of many tea enthusiasts around the world. If you’re into tea as much as we are, we suggest...
Victoria Park
What was formally the research field of the Hakgala Botanical Garden, Victoria Park is a 27-acre public park situated at the centre of Nuwara Eliya city...
Romantic Strolls Around The Island
Sometimes a nice, relaxing walk along a scenic route is exactly what you need to invigorate the romantic in you. There are beautiful places...
Honeymoon Spots In Sri Lanka
If you’re on the hunt for the ideal island paradise honeymoon, we’ve got you covered. There are many romantic spots in Sri Lanka that would be the perfect...
5 Unique Ideas for a Proposal in Sri Lanka
Do you hear the chime of wedding bells in the near future? Is it time to pop the BIG question to your significant other? Before you drop down on one knee...
Conquer Sri Lanka’s Mountains By Yourself!
Mountain climbing isn’t a particularly popular sport in Sri Lanka, but the central hills of the island provide a welcoming setting for avid mountaineers...
Best Places For Solo Bird Watching
Tropical birds are part of what makes an island paradise like Sri Lanka glorious, with their colourful feathers and various designs. Sri Lanka is a hotspot for such...