Sri Lanka Travel City Recommendations--Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, is famous for its cool climate and unique English charm, earning it the nickname "Little England" 😘 1️⃣ Horton Plains National Park The famous Horton Plains are in this area. Along the hiking trails inside, you can reach the cliffs of "World's End," offering a magnificent panoramic view. On a clear day, you can even see the distant coastline. The hike also passes by the beautiful and spectacular Baker's Falls, and there's a chance to spot many species of flora and fauna unique to Sri Lanka, such as Sri Lankan macaques, Indian mongooses, and various other precious bird species. 2️⃣ Gregory Lake Built in the 19th century, this lake is also one of the landmarks of Nuwara Eliya. Surrounded by open grasslands and gardens, many locals come here for walks, boating, and picnics. Visitors can rent boats to play on the lake or go horse riding around it, which is really cool 😎. There are also many snack stalls and cafes where you can taste authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and tea. 3️⃣ Tea Plantations 🍵 Nuwara Eliya is one of the most famous tea-producing regions in Sri Lanka. Here, visitors can tour the tea plantations and learn about the entire process from tea picking to processing 👍🏻. Famous tea factories like Mackwoods Labookellie and Pedro Tea Estate offer guided tours, and visitors can taste fresh Ceylon tea in the factory's tasting area. If you like it, you can also buy tea as a souvenir. 4️⃣ Pink Post Office 🏤 The Pink Post Office in Nuwara Eliya, built in the 19th century, is a very colonial-style building and one of the landmarks of Nuwara Eliya. Many tourists visit and send postcards from here. For just a few rupees, you can send a postcard to any place in the world, although when it will arrive depends on fate. #Nuwara Eliya#Lake Gregory#Horton Plains National Park# Pink Post Office# Tea Plantations#Sri lanka#trip diary#travel guide