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Nuwara Eliya city Sri Lanka is the leading hill resort of Sri Lanka situated in the central mountains at an altitude of over 6000. The city is overlooked by Mt. Piduratalagala, which is the highest peak of the country. Eliya lanka nuwara sri literal meaning is the City Of Light surrounded by lush tea plantations and is the heart of the tea industry. The city was developed by Britishers as an exact model of the British town, and is known for producing some of the country's best tea. The city acted as a pleasure retreat for the European planters and even now the city is an English town with many English style bungalows and buildings.
 
 

uwara Eliya city Sri Lanka is a good escape for the people of the country who miss cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year. Local and tourists visit this town in the 'season' from March to May when it is the hottest, April is the busiest time. Eliya lanka nuwara sri has an average temperature of 10 C, providing respite from the hot and humid temperature of the plains. Major tourist attractions in the city are Horton Plains, a National Park where sambhar and leopard are frequent sights and Hakgala Botanical Gardens famous for its collection of roses and the rare fernery. The town is an excellent getaway for trekkers and nature lovers.

Nuwara Eliya city Sri Lanka has many activities to offer to its tourists like visits to tea plantations golfing, horse riding, boating, hiking and of course exploring the beauty of the landscaped gardens, waterfalls and plateaus. The city is really alive in April for the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year. The city sees prices soaring and it almost impossible to find rooms as the well off Sinhalese from Colombo invade the town. Star attractions at this time are supercross at the Diyatalawa circuit, Formula Three car racing, and horse races. The town's other attractions include golf courses, trout streams, a park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. Victoria Park is an attractive and well-used oasis and  very popular with birdwatchers at quieter times because of the good opportunities it gives to see Indian Blue Robin, Pied Thrush or Scaly Thrush lurking in the denser undergrowth.

 
 
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