Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a mountain station at 1,868 m (6,128 ft) of altitude, in a splendid landscape. The city pretends to be particularly well-kept and neat, and the always green grass gives to the locality an aspect of “colonial British style".

Nuwara Eliya was built entirely during the 19th century and its architecture mimics that of an English country town, with red-brick walls, country house like hill club and mock-Tudor half-timbering.


Where to Stay

Ceybank Rest

Ceybank Rest (Former-The Heritage) The first impression at The Ceybank Rest, Nuwara Eliya is that it is "The Friendliest Hotel in Town". Its for the discerning, affluent visitor in search of rest and relaxation where "small is beautiful" and where Sri Lankan hospitality is at its best.



Things to See

Devon Falls

Devon Falls It is entirely apt that Sri Lanka is becoming more and more recognised as an activity and adventure destination. Not surprisingly, the hill country plays a central role in such tourism. Trekking and mountain biking readily come to mind. But rappelling a waterfall? The Devon Falls, 6 km west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya ...



Things to Do

Mountain Biking in Nuwara Eliya

Mountain Biking in Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka’s terrain being so wide-ranging, offers many opportunities for mountain biking. Tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, can combine a cycling stint into every holiday. Most of these trails are off-road, as Sri Lanka does not have designated biking paths, thus off-road mountain biking is the safer option. Bicycles ...