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Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka's 'Little England' sits at nearly 2,000 m above sea level in the central highlands. Emerald tea estates, misty forest reserves, and multi-tier waterfalls make Nuwara Eliya one of the island's most scenic destinations.

Top Destinations in Nuwara Eliya

  • Bomburu Ella Waterfall wide cascade in Sita Eliya Kandapola Forest ReserveWaterfall

    Bomburu Ella Waterfall

    Bomburu Ella Waterfall, also known as Parawella Falls, is a 30 m high multi-cascade waterfall located near Galpalama in the Nuwara Eliya District.

    172 km from ColomboEasy
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  • Pidurutalagala summit viewpoint above Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's highest mountainViewpoint

    Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

    Pidurutalagala, also known as Mount Pedro, is the highest peak in Sri Lanka located near Nuwara Eliya, accessible by road and known for its cool climate and panoramic highland views.

    165 km from ColomboEasy
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  • Elevated view over the Kotmale Reservoir dam wall and turquoise water surrounded by forested highland hillsViewpoint

    Kotmale Reservoir Observation Point

    The Kotmale Reservoir Observation Point is a scenic overlook above one of Sri Lanka's major hydroelectric reservoirs, set within a landscape of forested mountains, turquoise water, and a hilltop Buddhist shrine.

    140 km from ColomboEasy
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Map of Nuwara Eliya