The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Nuwara Eliya, Central Province

March 15, 2022 Madelene Haan

Nuwara Eliya (Sinhalese: නුවර එළිය [nuwərə ɛlijə]; Tamil: நுவரெலியா) is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka.
Restaurants in Nuwara Eliya

1. Holy Trinity Church

Church Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka http://lightanglestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/holy-trinity-church-nuwara-eliya-has.html
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Holy Trinity Church

Reviewed By 394ashanm - Colombo, Sri Lanka

This church transport you back in time to the colonial era the architecture is awesome It has a great garden

2. Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple

Kandy-Nuwaraeliya Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka +94 75 897 4897 http://www.facebook.com/SriSrilankaTours/
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4.5 based on 272 reviews

Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple

Reviewed By Bhaskar_10 - New Delhi, India

Had Darshan on 19th February 2020 at 13.00pm During our Ramayana Trail tour of Sri Lanka, we had opportunity to visit this divine Temple on our way to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy. The Temple location is 1/2 km off-route to the main road and the climb can be interesting for young people. However due to paucity of time and as advise by our guide we took auto ( 3 people) SLR 400/- to and fro. The Temple approach has about 40-50 high stairs. So groups with senior citizens please be aware. The Temple and its surrounding maintained by Chinmaya Mission, India is serene clean and the beauty is abound. Just in time befor the Temple closure we offered puja as we carried prasad from India and the distributed them among the devotees. A grand statue of Bhagwan Hanuman takes centre stage in the sanctum of the temple. inside the temple there are deities of other God and Goddess. Spend some quality time there and watched the sleeping Hanuman hill from the Temple. Do visit this palace and seek blessings. The Temple complex houses a souvenir shop and a light refreshment place for coffee and package snacks. Photo options are breath-taking. Enjoy Jai Hanuman Ji

3. Shanthipura View Point

Kalapura , Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Shanthipura View Point

Reviewed By ONACS - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Want to fly from here it will be the best option to do. That much of interesting place and a good view point to see the Nuwaraeliya, tea bushes, oliphant tea factory , highest mountain in SriLanka Pedro thalagalla, kikiliyamana mountain, Gregory lake, lepord rock etc . These attractions you can see from this point. I am very lucky to say this to all.

4. Swarnagiri Maha Viharaya

Avissawella-Hatton-Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Swarnagiri Maha Viharaya

5. Post Office Nuwara Eliya

Queen Elizabeth Drive, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka +94 52 2 222250 http://www.slpost.gov.lk/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Post Office Nuwara Eliya

Reviewed By Vachintha - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Housed within a beautiful Tudor mansion, this is said to be the oldest post office in the island. The reddish walls and the roof of this vintage building forms a colorful contrast with the well maintained lawn. This has been constructed in 1894 with the sole purpose of managing the postal services of the British colonials and today, its a prominent landmark of the City.

6. Bluefield Tea Gardens

Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka 0094-77578583 [email protected] http://www.bluefieldteagarden.com
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4.0 based on 1,204 reviews

Bluefield Tea Gardens

Reviewed By Bhaskar_10 - New Delhi, India

Visited on 20th February 2020 On our way to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy, we had a stopover at this Tea Estate to have a look at the tea manufacturing process and a hot cup of tea. The place is beautiful and the process is knowledgeable. The Cafeteria is very well appointed and takes you back to English Imperial Ruling days. Maintained in its original form this place is a welcome break from the long journey over a cup of tea. You can also buy milk-tea at SLR 120/- and there are pastries and snacks to choose from ranging about SLR 150 to 300/-. Products of the Tea estate are on sale at the souvenir shop. You may have a look and decide accordingly. Do not miss this place on your way to Nuwara Eliya.

7. Sita Temple

Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
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4.0 based on 916 reviews

Sita Temple

Reviewed By letchumiprabahr - George Town, Malaysia

What else could a simple practising Hindu ask for? Upon arriving at the temple-we were pleasantly welcomed with a special HOMA(special prayers for blessings)- and much to my surprise I was handed the tray with the vastrams (clothes) for Lord Rama and Sita Mata -my little heart was jumping with joy with such a blessing!!! To add to my JOYOUS joy..I was also told that this was the exact place-river where Sita Mata had her bath while on waiting for Lord Rama to rescue her. It was indeed a holiday with a dash of spirituality, history and blessings--what more could I ask for and wish for. Thank you Sita Mata, thank you Lord Rama--for I was indeed blessed to have had the blessings of carrying your vashtrams before they were elegantly dressed on you both. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

8. International Buddhist Centre

Badulla road, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka [email protected]
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

International Buddhist Centre

9. Ambewela Farms

Nanuoya Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka +94 77 000 0000 http://www.sldestinations.info/2011/10/new-zealand-farm-ambewela.html#.WP3EwYiGOUk
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4.0 based on 332 reviews

Ambewela Farms

Reviewed By 853arunas - Colombo, Sri Lanka

It is nice place to see.you can see big farm garden. Nice area.big green ground around the way. Animals.cow ,Rabbit , goat etc You can buy fresh milk , yourget , cheese from there

10. Pedro Tea Factory

Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka +94 77 966 3614
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4.0 based on 874 reviews

Pedro Tea Factory

Reviewed By samanthawicky - Colombo, Sri Lanka

One of our highlights to tea country was our trip to Pedro tea factory. The tour was amazing. The process was explained and we saw the machines and every step of tea production our guide was lovely and guided us with expertise and passion I was particularly impressed how they included a man on our tour who had an impairment. They were considerate of his needs and he wasn’t left out. Tea tasting st the end was great and we purchased tea to take home. Highly recommend if you love tea.

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