Nuwara Eliya and Ella Holidays
Nuwara Eliya and Ella holidaysin Sri Lanka
Inland from Colombo rise the verdant highlands of Sri Lanka's mist-shrouded Hill Country with its lush green tea plantations, scenic mountains, rolling hills and cascading waterfalls. Centre of the country's tea industry is the old British town of Nuwara Eliya which lies close to the highest point of the island at the heart of the southern Hill Country.Established by the British in the 19th century Nuwara Eliya is often referred to as 'Little England' due to the colonial buildings, Victorian style village post office, English church, golf club and horseracing track.
Why Visit Nuwara Eliya and Ella?
- Rolling tea plantations
- Colonial history
- Scenic landscapes
- Trekking
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Nuwara Eliya and Ella Travel Guide
Best time to go
The climate is similar to that of England, with a cool winter season from November to April when it can be particularly cold at night. The summer runs from May to October and brings warmer temperatures along with some rainfall.
Visas
A visa may be required. Please ask for details.
Travel Information
From Colombo, Nuwara Eliya is a 4.5 hour drive. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air Taxi transfers from Colombo to Hatton take about 30 minutes. Ella is around 5-6 hours from Colombo airport while Cinnamon Air Taxi flights take around 2 hours.
Local currency
Sri Lankan rupee. Travellers cheques are not accepted.
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