Where to Go for a Day Tour in Beautiful Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

On a bright and sunny day, spend some time outside of your resort accommodation in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, and go out and about exploring the beautiful spots the city offers. There is so much to see to add more fun to your getaway. Additionally, coming to these sites allow you to learn more about the local culture and people, which definitely enriches you as a traveler. So, if you are ready, put on some sunscreen and make your way to these destinations for a lovely day tour:

1. Pedro Tea Estate – Do you love your cup of tea? Discover where your morning cup comes from by paying a visit to the Pedro Tea Estate. It is located 3.5 km east of Nuwara Eliya on the way to Kandapola. You can reach it either by hopping on a three-wheeler that costs around Rs 350, or taking a Ragalla-bound bus from the main station. In the tea estate, visitors can go to a pleasant tea house that overlooks the plantation, or take the half-hour guided tour of the factory.

2. Lovers Leap – After spending a few hours at the Pedro Tea Estate, proceed to Lovers Leap to enjoy a spectacular viewpoint and waterfall. It takes a 5 km round-trip walk to reach it from the plantation, but getting there is enjoyable because of the scenery. From the factory cross the main road. Find the manager's bungalow and take the left branch at the fork. From here, just head straight and you will reach Lovers Leap after about a 15-minute walk.

3. Victoria Park – Compared to all town parks in South Asia, Victoria Park is one of the nicest and best maintained. It is located in the town center, with manicured lawns presenting the loveliest opportunity for a splendid walk on a leisurely afternoon. During March to May and August to September, beautiful flowers adorn the park, giving you the chance to take the most wonderful photos. Additionally, several hill-country bird species call it home, like the Kashmir Flycatcher, Indian pitta and Grey tit.

4. Hakgala Gardens – According to legend, the Hakgala Gardens resulted from the forgetfulness of Hanuman, the monkey god. He was ordered by Rama to the Himalayas in search of a medicinal herb. Unfortunately, Hanuman forgot which particular herb, so he decided to scoop a chunk of the Himalayas and brought it back in his jaw, in hopes that the herb grows somewhere on it. And from a rock called Hakgala, meaning jaw-rock, the gardens grew.

These are only 4 of the many beautiful places in the city for you to explore. If you are staying in a lovely accommodation in Nuwara Eliya, such as Langdaleby Amaya, ask the front desk staff for more details regarding tours and other off-site activities. Enjoy!