Nuwara Eliya: worth the detour?
“Little England”, a cool hill town of colonial bungalows, manicured gardens and tea estates, ringed by the island’s highest peaks. Base for Horton Plains. “Little England”, a cool hill town of colonial bungalows, manicured gardens and tea estates, ringed by the island’s highest peaks. Base for Horton Plains and tea tours.
Why go
“Little England”, a cool hill town of colonial bungalows, manicured gardens and tea estates, ringed by the island’s highest peaks. Base for Horton Plains and tea tours.
In February, peak season: calm seas off Mirissa and Unawatuna and the most reliable hill-country views of the year.
The practical bit
Getting there: On the scenic hill railway; 2 hrs from Kandy by car.
Entry: Free (town).
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