The 7 best things do in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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If you have Sri Lankan friends, ask them where you should visit in Sri Lanka. I bet at least half of them would start their suggestions with Nuwara Eliya.
Verdant tea plantations, picturesque waterfalls, amazing hikes, friendly people: there are so many things to like about Nuwara Eliya. However, the main reason why Sri Lankans love it so much is its cool climate.
If you are visiting Sri Lanka to escape from a cold winter, you might wonder if this is something for you. Trust me, you will find it very refreshing after travelling in Sri Lanka for several days enjoying the tropical weather.
The average temperature in Nuwara Eliya ranges from 20°C (68°F) in the daytime to 12°C (53.6°F) in the nighttime. If you are visiting Sri Lanka from the UK, it will probably feel like your summer days. In fact, Nuwara Eliya is often referred to as the little England.
The focus of today’s Travellers Isle article is to unveil the best things to do in Nuwara Eliya. The excursions that I discuss in this article are often used in our Sri Lanka holidays. If you follow these suggestions, I am sure you will have a great time in this beautiful destination.
Enjoy the tea plantations
If you are a tea lover, there is a good chance that you have heard about our Ceylon tea. For those who like to find the origins of this amazing beverage, Nuwara Eliya is a must visit.
The soil quality and the climatic conditions of Nuwara Eliya are perfect for the tea plant, which has made it the largest tea growing region in Sri Lanka. The tea capital, Nuwara Eliya is filled with lush greenery of tea plantations.
If you are accompanied by a tour guide, he will be able to arrange a visit to a tea plantation while you are in Nuwara Eliya. If not, you may visit a tea plantation during a tea factory tour, which I am going to discuss next.
Visit a tea factory
It is so very easy to brew a cup of tea. You put your tea leaves into the boiling water and wait for the right colour. Throw in some sugar if you like it sweet, and you are all done. However, things are not so easy behind the scenes. Visit a tea factory while you are in Nuwara Eliya. It will give you a new appreciation for your cup of tea.
Most of the tea factories in Nuwara Eliya offer free guided tours for anyone who visits them. Upon request they will also escort you through their tea plantations.
At the end of the tour, you may enjoy a refreshing cup of tea right where the tea is produced. Most tourists buy some tea before they leave the tea factory, but is completely optional.
Pedro Tea factory is the closest tea factory to the town of Nuwara Eliya. Other tea factories that are great to visit are Blue Field, Damro, and Glenloch.