Known as "Little England" for its colonial charm and cool climate. Famous for tea plantations, strawberry farms, and misty mountain scenery.
Nuwara Eliya is in Nuwara Eliya District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is 171 km by road from Colombo Fort, about 5 hours by car without traffic. From Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) it is 155 km, about 5 hours.
Distances and drive times from Google Maps, checked 2 November 2026.The best time to visit Nuwara Eliya is January to March, the driest months in the hills. Rain comes with the southwest monsoon (May to September) and the October and November inter-monsoon, usually in the afternoon. It is cooler than the coast all year.
Seasons as set by the Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka. What the weather is like right nowRatings and review counts from Google Maps, checked 26 October 2026. Only open places with many reviews are listed.
Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya - Church of Ceylon
4.7★ from 316 reviews · Church
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Gregory Lake
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Pedro Tea Estate
Victoria Park
Pedro Tea Estate (closest to town), Mackwoods Labookellie, and Damro Tea Lounge are popular. Pedro offers the most comprehensive factory tour.
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