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Places to visit in Nuwara Eliya District

The best places to see in Nuwara Eliya District: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.

11 places

Horton Plains National Park
National parks & wildlife Must see

Horton Plains National Park

Hatton, Nuwara Eliya District

Forest waterfall on the Horton Plains hiking loop.

Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Parks & gardens Must see

Hakgala Botanical Gardens

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

Historic high-altitude botanical gardens famous for flowers and trees.

World's End Viewpoint
Mountains, hikes & viewpoints Must see

World's End Viewpoint

Hatton, Nuwara Eliya District

Dramatic escarpment viewpoint reached on the Horton Plains walking loop.

Lakes & reservoirs

Gregory Lake

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

A lake in Nuwara Eliya made in colonial times, with boat rides, a lakeside park and cool hill-country air.

Victoria Park
Parks & gardens

Victoria Park

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

Landscaped town park popular for seasonal flowers and birdwatching.

Baker's Falls
Waterfalls & rivers

Baker's Falls

Hatton, Nuwara Eliya District

Forest waterfall on the Horton Plains hiking loop.

Gregory Lake
Lakes & reservoirs

Gregory Lake

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

Popular central highland lake with promenade and boating activities.

Moon Plains Viewpoint
Mountains, hikes & viewpoints

Moon Plains Viewpoint

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

Hilltop landscape viewpoint with sweeping views of highland peaks.

Seetha Amman Temple
Hindu kovils

Seetha Amman Temple

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

Hindu temple associated with the Ramayana tradition.

Lover's Leap Waterfall
Waterfalls & rivers

Lover's Leap Waterfall

Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District

Waterfall above town near Pedro tea estates.

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