Guidebook for Nuwara Eliya
Parks & Nature
Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Nuwara Eliya is one of the only five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka, which is also the second largest in the island. And for the great enthusiasm the garden is contiguous to the Strict Nature Reserve Hakgala. The legendary stories dates back to the literal era of Hanuman, the monkey god in famous Ramayanaya. Hanuman was sent to the Himalayas to find a medicinal herb and as he forgot what it was he removed the entire piece of rock from his jaw and brought to Lanka. So Hak-Gala means Jaw-Rock.
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Hakgala Grasgarður
Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi HighwayHakgala Botanical Gardens, Nuwara Eliya is one of the only five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka, which is also the second largest in the island. And for the great enthusiasm the garden is contiguous to the Strict Nature Reserve Hakgala. The legendary stories dates back to the literal era of Hanuman, the monkey god in famous Ramayanaya. Hanuman was sent to the Himalayas to find a medicinal herb and as he forgot what it was he removed the entire piece of rock from his jaw and brought to Lanka. So Hak-Gala means Jaw-Rock.
If you want get that silent, strange feel that you have arrived the end of the world, the trek towards and within Horton Plains National Park up until the World’s End, is one of the best ways you could. Hike upwards to the Sri Lanka’s second and third largest mountain peaks Kirigalpoththa and Thotupala Kanda and explore via the plains covered with wild grasslands, sudden patches of forestry, rocky outcrops and waterfalls and lakes surrounded by the mist.
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Þjóðgarður Horton Plains
If you want get that silent, strange feel that you have arrived the end of the world, the trek towards and within Horton Plains National Park up until the World’s End, is one of the best ways you could. Hike upwards to the Sri Lanka’s second and third largest mountain peaks Kirigalpoththa and Thotupala Kanda and explore via the plains covered with wild grasslands, sudden patches of forestry, rocky outcrops and waterfalls and lakes surrounded by the mist.
Early at the sunrise and evenings with sunset adds quite a relaxing experience for any type of a traveler and also you can take a little boat ride after negotiating the prices. You can allow your kids for a pony ride and after that ride on your own in the two seater Swan boats.
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Gregory park
Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi HighwayEarly at the sunrise and evenings with sunset adds quite a relaxing experience for any type of a traveler and also you can take a little boat ride after negotiating the prices. You can allow your kids for a pony ride and after that ride on your own in the two seater Swan boats.
The Victoria Park is a public park located close to Nuwara Eliya Post Office.
Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The park was established with the planting of its first tree, an Oak, by a visiting German Princess. The Nanu Oya River runs through the park, creating a number of small lakes. A number of rare bird species can be found in the park. At the far end of the park is a small children's playground and miniature ridable railway.
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Victoria Park
PBC HighwayThe Victoria Park is a public park located close to Nuwara Eliya Post Office.
Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The park was established with the planting of its first tree, an Oak, by a visiting German Princess. The Nanu Oya River runs through the park, creating a number of small lakes. A number of rare bird species can be found in the park. At the far end of the park is a small children's playground and miniature ridable railway.
Simply, it is getaway in the heart of the city Nuwara Eliya. the park was initially declared to conserve the ecosystems and certain eco-groups considers that the Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya and Galway’s Land welcomes about 20 migrant rare bird species and houses 30 native bird species – which is considerable number. The park has some invaluable florals of native and foreign origins and could also be found near the Galway Forest Lodge.
The park was previously was known as a wildlife sanctuary and then was declared a National Park in 2006 and is one of the newest and the smallest national parks compared to others in Sri Lanka.
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Galway's Land þjóðgarðurinn
Havelock RoadSimply, it is getaway in the heart of the city Nuwara Eliya. the park was initially declared to conserve the ecosystems and certain eco-groups considers that the Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya and Galway’s Land welcomes about 20 migrant rare bird species and houses 30 native bird species – which is considerable number. The park has some invaluable florals of native and foreign origins and could also be found near the Galway Forest Lodge.
The park was previously was known as a wildlife sanctuary and then was declared a National Park in 2006 and is one of the newest and the smallest national parks compared to others in Sri Lanka.
Food Scene
Restaurant with lake views is best for authentic North Indian food.
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Indian Summer Restaurant
18 Badulla RoadRestaurant with lake views is best for authentic North Indian food.
Chinese garden
Nice Chinese Restaurant in a boat.
This restaurant, located close to Lake Gregory, has a menu based on strawberries. Popular among the visitors are a delightful offering of fresh strawberries, cream, treats ranging from milkshakes, to ice-cream and the star of the show, the No Vacancy strawberry pizza. On a dough base sprinkled with sugar, covered with fresh cream and farm grown strawberries, a healthy drizzle of chocolate sauce complete the topping and makes for a memorable gorge.
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Adma Agro Strawberry Farm Shop
Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi HighwayThis restaurant, located close to Lake Gregory, has a menu based on strawberries. Popular among the visitors are a delightful offering of fresh strawberries, cream, treats ranging from milkshakes, to ice-cream and the star of the show, the No Vacancy strawberry pizza. On a dough base sprinkled with sugar, covered with fresh cream and farm grown strawberries, a healthy drizzle of chocolate sauce complete the topping and makes for a memorable gorge.
Sightseeing
Just 30m, a leap which was renowned for the sacrifice of love made with the lives of two lovers was eventually named after them. The Lover’s Leap Falls incepts from the fountains of the highest mountain, The Piduruthalagala which is 2424 metres. The fall, falls over hard granite ledges and the water flowing is collected in a tank and used for drinking. The folk tale which is bounded around the waterfall is what which brings more people hear other than for the beauty of the waters.
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Lover's leap Waterfall
Just 30m, a leap which was renowned for the sacrifice of love made with the lives of two lovers was eventually named after them. The Lover’s Leap Falls incepts from the fountains of the highest mountain, The Piduruthalagala which is 2424 metres. The fall, falls over hard granite ledges and the water flowing is collected in a tank and used for drinking. The folk tale which is bounded around the waterfall is what which brings more people hear other than for the beauty of the waters.
Oldest Post Office situated in the center of the Nuwara Eliya City. Once again like most constructions in the town, this was also built by the British in 1894 to the unique Tudor-style – as a two storied red brick building and a clock spire.
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Post Office Nuwara Eliya
Queen Elizabeth DriveOldest Post Office situated in the center of the Nuwara Eliya City. Once again like most constructions in the town, this was also built by the British in 1894 to the unique Tudor-style – as a two storied red brick building and a clock spire.
You will be able to find 02 farms in Nuwara Eliya – The Ambewela Farm and The New Zealand Farm. You will be able to find the Ambewela farm before reaching Ambewela and the New Zealand Farm while passing 1km from Ambewela. The Ambewela Farm a beautiful reservoir, a Seed Potato Producing Center, a Vegetable Farm, endless grasslands full of captivating greenery, Rabbits, Cattle, Pigs, Goats and Cows. You will require no special permission to visit the farm but must make sure of the times.
At 12.30 noon everyday there will be a demonstration on how the far gets milk from the cow using an electronic machine. In this gigantic grasslands lies a Cheese factory and a Goat Yard.
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Ambewela bóndabær
New Zealand Farms RoadYou will be able to find 02 farms in Nuwara Eliya – The Ambewela Farm and The New Zealand Farm. You will be able to find the Ambewela farm before reaching Ambewela and the New Zealand Farm while passing 1km from Ambewela. The Ambewela Farm a beautiful reservoir, a Seed Potato Producing Center, a Vegetable Farm, endless grasslands full of captivating greenery, Rabbits, Cattle, Pigs, Goats and Cows. You will require no special permission to visit the farm but must make sure of the times.
At 12.30 noon everyday there will be a demonstration on how the far gets milk from the cow using an electronic machine. In this gigantic grasslands lies a Cheese factory and a Goat Yard.
One of the few wind farms in Sri Lanka, yet situated at the highest above sea level is the Ambewela Aitken Spence Wind Farm which is considered ‘mini’ in size. The Wind Farm is owned and operated by Ace Wind Power a subsidiary of the Aitken Spence.
Any visitor could see the gigantic wind turbines rising up from the greenlands like alien sculptures. As of the year 2012 – it had been active as one of the few operating wind farms in Sri Lanka where it contains 12 wind turbines which adds up 250KW each (totalling upto 3MW) to the National Power Supply.
Ambewela Wind Power
Blackpool-Ambewela-Pattipola-Horton Plain RoadOne of the few wind farms in Sri Lanka, yet situated at the highest above sea level is the Ambewela Aitken Spence Wind Farm which is considered ‘mini’ in size. The Wind Farm is owned and operated by Ace Wind Power a subsidiary of the Aitken Spence.
Any visitor could see the gigantic wind turbines rising up from the greenlands like alien sculptures. As of the year 2012 – it had been active as one of the few operating wind farms in Sri Lanka where it contains 12 wind turbines which adds up 250KW each (totalling upto 3MW) to the National Power Supply.
Popularly known as the Mackwoods Labookellie Factory is the first tea factory in Sri Lanka that was awarded with ISO 9001:2000 for its quality standards maintain in the process of tea production. Nuwara Eliya is considered the heart of the best tea country Sri Lanka – while the Mackwoods Labookellie lies there at an elevation of 200m.
With the proper usage of facts and findings from the Tea Research Institute the Labookellie Tea Factory has adapted modern techniques at tea plantation. There are approximately 700-800 international and local travelers like you visiting the Labookellie Tea Factory and Estate per week, while it exceeds 2000 at the April season.
You can relax, have a cup of tea
Damro Labookellie Te Miðstöð og Te Garður
A5Popularly known as the Mackwoods Labookellie Factory is the first tea factory in Sri Lanka that was awarded with ISO 9001:2000 for its quality standards maintain in the process of tea production. Nuwara Eliya is considered the heart of the best tea country Sri Lanka – while the Mackwoods Labookellie lies there at an elevation of 200m.
With the proper usage of facts and findings from the Tea Research Institute the Labookellie Tea Factory has adapted modern techniques at tea plantation. There are approximately 700-800 international and local travelers like you visiting the Labookellie Tea Factory and Estate per week, while it exceeds 2000 at the April season.
You can relax, have a cup of tea
Pedro’s Tea Factory lies on the hills, approximately 3.5km from the Nuwara Eliya town with the tea plantations, the Lover’s Leap Ethical Tea Boutique and a small factory – which is a quite fascinating place to visit. If you are just curious on what Lover’s Leap means you will find a waterfall nearby by the same name, which was named after an ancient prince and his lover leapt to their death rejecting to get separated from here. And yes a lot more fable tales around to ponder while having the world famous cup of ‘Ceylon Tea’
Early in the 1880s, the pioneer planter James Taylor planted the very first few tea bushes in Sri Lanka and it was here at the Pedro Tea Estate.
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Pedro Tea Factory
Pedro’s Tea Factory lies on the hills, approximately 3.5km from the Nuwara Eliya town with the tea plantations, the Lover’s Leap Ethical Tea Boutique and a small factory – which is a quite fascinating place to visit. If you are just curious on what Lover’s Leap means you will find a waterfall nearby by the same name, which was named after an ancient prince and his lover leapt to their death rejecting to get separated from here. And yes a lot more fable tales around to ponder while having the world famous cup of ‘Ceylon Tea’
Early in the 1880s, the pioneer planter James Taylor planted the very first few tea bushes in Sri Lanka and it was here at the Pedro Tea Estate.
One of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the ‘Little Niagara of Lanka’. The St Clair’s falls is situated 3 kilometers west of the Thalawakale Town on the Hatton-Thalawakale Highway in Nuwara Eliya District. The Kotmale River a tributary of the longest river in Sri Lanka, River Mahaweli is the water source for the falls – which slopes down over three rock outcrops to a large pool of water.
The waterfall consists of two falls ‘Maha Ella’ (Sinhalese for the Greater Fall) which is approximately 80 metres high and 50 metres wide while the ‘Kuda Ella’ (Sinhalese for the Smaller Fall) is 50 metres high and located just below the downstream of the Maha Ella.
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St. Clair Major Falls
One of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the ‘Little Niagara of Lanka’. The St Clair’s falls is situated 3 kilometers west of the Thalawakale Town on the Hatton-Thalawakale Highway in Nuwara Eliya District. The Kotmale River a tributary of the longest river in Sri Lanka, River Mahaweli is the water source for the falls – which slopes down over three rock outcrops to a large pool of water.
The waterfall consists of two falls ‘Maha Ella’ (Sinhalese for the Greater Fall) which is approximately 80 metres high and 50 metres wide while the ‘Kuda Ella’ (Sinhalese for the Smaller Fall) is 50 metres high and located just below the downstream of the Maha Ella.
Devon Falls, Nuwara Eliya is especially recognized for its clear view from the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya Road. And for the great deal of excitement a special viewpoint is setup from Dimbula with parking facilities. If you need to find out the place it is right opposite to the famous Mlesna tea factory where you can have a fresh cup of tea as well. No matter you intentionally arrived to see Devon falls or not, every single person who passes by breaks for a little rest at this point.
Devon falls is named after a British planter who was a pioneer in introducing and expanding coffee plantations in Sri Lanka.
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Devon Falls
Nawalapitiya - Dimbula RoadDevon Falls, Nuwara Eliya is especially recognized for its clear view from the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya Road. And for the great deal of excitement a special viewpoint is setup from Dimbula with parking facilities. If you need to find out the place it is right opposite to the famous Mlesna tea factory where you can have a fresh cup of tea as well. No matter you intentionally arrived to see Devon falls or not, every single person who passes by breaks for a little rest at this point.
Devon falls is named after a British planter who was a pioneer in introducing and expanding coffee plantations in Sri Lanka.
The highest mountain and the forest reserve with the top most elevation is simply what Pidurutalagala is. Nuwara Eliya being a mountain valley with a number of waterfalls starting from its peak – Pidurutalagala is considered the grandfather of them all. The mountain is 8292 feet above the sea level.
During the 1800s a path was made to climb the mountain which was four mile track which would take only two and half hours to reach the peak or even sooner on horseback. Ladies of that time were taken on a chair which was tied to two Bamboo poles and carried by four bearers – especially the royals, which is called the ‘Dolaawa’.
Pidurutalagala Mountain
The highest mountain and the forest reserve with the top most elevation is simply what Pidurutalagala is. Nuwara Eliya being a mountain valley with a number of waterfalls starting from its peak – Pidurutalagala is considered the grandfather of them all. The mountain is 8292 feet above the sea level.
During the 1800s a path was made to climb the mountain which was four mile track which would take only two and half hours to reach the peak or even sooner on horseback. Ladies of that time were taken on a chair which was tied to two Bamboo poles and carried by four bearers – especially the royals, which is called the ‘Dolaawa’.
Best known tourist attraction for hikers. Not a difficult way to get in to the top so anybody can try getting. Breathtaking views of the surrounding will not make you tired at all. We strongly recommend to visit Little Adam's Peak for any one who is visiting Ella.
Little Adams Peak whether considering the word 'Little',it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak. Small Adam's Peak, which is also known as Punchi Sri Pada in Sinhala, is situated in Ella, Badulla. It is a short walk of 45 mins from Ella to the Little Adam's Peak.
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Little Adam's Peak
Best known tourist attraction for hikers. Not a difficult way to get in to the top so anybody can try getting. Breathtaking views of the surrounding will not make you tired at all. We strongly recommend to visit Little Adam's Peak for any one who is visiting Ella.
Little Adams Peak whether considering the word 'Little',it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak. Small Adam's Peak, which is also known as Punchi Sri Pada in Sinhala, is situated in Ella, Badulla. It is a short walk of 45 mins from Ella to the Little Adam's Peak.
A massive and unbelievable construction built between the two railway stations of Demodara and Ella in the British Colonial Era is the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. 3100 feet above the sea level with 99.6 feet height in the bridge is also called the ‘the ahas namaye paalama’ – The Nine Skies Bridge. This bridge which was finished in the 1921 is solely made out of solid rocks, bricks and cement without the usage of a single piece of steel.
The story how this was built is as strong as the bridge itself. While the bridge was under construction the World War I broke out and the supplying of steel had to stop as it had other major usages at war.
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Nine Arches Bridge
A massive and unbelievable construction built between the two railway stations of Demodara and Ella in the British Colonial Era is the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. 3100 feet above the sea level with 99.6 feet height in the bridge is also called the ‘the ahas namaye paalama’ – The Nine Skies Bridge. This bridge which was finished in the 1921 is solely made out of solid rocks, bricks and cement without the usage of a single piece of steel.
The story how this was built is as strong as the bridge itself. While the bridge was under construction the World War I broke out and the supplying of steel had to stop as it had other major usages at war.
The beautiful Bomburu Ella Falls (also known as Perawella Falls) s a collection of about 10 little-known jungle waterfalls, situated between 1500 and 2000m above sea level in the Sita Eliya Kandapola Forest Reserve. They are served by the upper segment of the principal tributary of the Uma River, known as the Duulgala River.
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Bomburuella foss
Bomburuella RoadThe beautiful Bomburu Ella Falls (also known as Perawella Falls) s a collection of about 10 little-known jungle waterfalls, situated between 1500 and 2000m above sea level in the Sita Eliya Kandapola Forest Reserve. They are served by the upper segment of the principal tributary of the Uma River, known as the Duulgala River.
Nestled 6,200 feet above mean sea level, Moon Plains offers visitors a spectacular 360 degree unique picturesque view of surrounding mountain ranges.
Moon Plains is a landscape with a grandeur view and is gaining in popularity as the "second world's end". Moon Plains is surrounded by cloud forests and unique diversity of flora and fauna and has similar characteristics to that of Horton Plains. Unlike the excursion to Horton Plains, which takes 6 to 8 hours, the excursion to Moon Plains can be completed in 2 hours. Thus, if you have a tight travel schedule the excursion to Moon Plains would be a good alternative experience to Horton Plains.
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Mánaslétturnar
Ranhawadigama RoadNestled 6,200 feet above mean sea level, Moon Plains offers visitors a spectacular 360 degree unique picturesque view of surrounding mountain ranges.
Moon Plains is a landscape with a grandeur view and is gaining in popularity as the "second world's end". Moon Plains is surrounded by cloud forests and unique diversity of flora and fauna and has similar characteristics to that of Horton Plains. Unlike the excursion to Horton Plains, which takes 6 to 8 hours, the excursion to Moon Plains can be completed in 2 hours. Thus, if you have a tight travel schedule the excursion to Moon Plains would be a good alternative experience to Horton Plains.
An excellent view of the sun rise can be seen from the top of this mountain. Situated 6890 ft above sea level and takes about 90 minutes to reach the top. Single Tree hill is the best vantage point to observe the beauty of Nuwara Eliya and the beauty of Mountain ranges such as Piduruthalagala and Hakgala. After trekking through tea plantations one reaches the top where there is just 1 single tree. This is the 7th highest mountain in Sri Lanka and is easily accessible. If you get to the top around 5.30a.m. – 7a.m. you can see the best cloud formations around Sri Lanka and also the reflection of the mountain through Gregory Lake. On a very clear day you can see southern valley of Adam’s Peak.
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Single Tree Hill
An excellent view of the sun rise can be seen from the top of this mountain. Situated 6890 ft above sea level and takes about 90 minutes to reach the top. Single Tree hill is the best vantage point to observe the beauty of Nuwara Eliya and the beauty of Mountain ranges such as Piduruthalagala and Hakgala. After trekking through tea plantations one reaches the top where there is just 1 single tree. This is the 7th highest mountain in Sri Lanka and is easily accessible. If you get to the top around 5.30a.m. – 7a.m. you can see the best cloud formations around Sri Lanka and also the reflection of the mountain through Gregory Lake. On a very clear day you can see southern valley of Adam’s Peak.
Arts & Culture
The world famous Ramayana has its bits and pieces written about places in Sri Lanka and most of those places revered by the people who follow Hinduism at certain parts of the world. The Sita Amman Temple is dedicated to Princess Sita – the wife of King Rama is on a little mountain peak at Nuwara Eliya. This is believed to be the only one of its kind as no other such temple is situated on a peak.
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Aadishakti Seeta Amman hof (Sita Mata hof)
The world famous Ramayana has its bits and pieces written about places in Sri Lanka and most of those places revered by the people who follow Hinduism at certain parts of the world. The Sita Amman Temple is dedicated to Princess Sita – the wife of King Rama is on a little mountain peak at Nuwara Eliya. This is believed to be the only one of its kind as no other such temple is situated on a peak.
Shopping
Queen Elizabeth Plaza
Queen Elizabeth Road4 storeyed shopping complex building comprising 84 stalls
Entertainment & Activities
The oldest of them all golf clubs in Sri Lanka, the 18-hole golf course - The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club was established in the late 19th century at the Hill Station Nuwara Eliya.
The Scottish soldier Gordon Highlanders had big dreams of creating a place of classy entertainment for the British Servicemen and officials who were working at Nuwara Eliya. And in 1889 The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club was established covering 40.5 hectares of land and was built in the middle of tea plantations of the central highlands.
The course is 1830 metres above the sea level – and that is 6000ft above. If and when you decide that you must visit the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club – dress is important.
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Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
The oldest of them all golf clubs in Sri Lanka, the 18-hole golf course - The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club was established in the late 19th century at the Hill Station Nuwara Eliya.
The Scottish soldier Gordon Highlanders had big dreams of creating a place of classy entertainment for the British Servicemen and officials who were working at Nuwara Eliya. And in 1889 The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club was established covering 40.5 hectares of land and was built in the middle of tea plantations of the central highlands.
The course is 1830 metres above the sea level – and that is 6000ft above. If and when you decide that you must visit the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club – dress is important.
The one and only race course remaining in Sri Lanka is 1868 metres (6129 ft.) above the sea level, which is also one of the highest of the world. And the race track is 1800 metres circumference with around 300 metres of straight distance. The Governor Samuel Baker’s brother John Baker is known for introducing horse racing to Nuwara Eliya and it all began with him creating a training course on the hill for his English thoroughbreds.
If you are interested to know when the first race meeting was held at Nuwara Eliya, it runs back to 1875 with the organization of the Nuwara Eliya Gymkhana Club. And these meetings were held continuously until the 1900s.
Nuwara Eliya Race Course Ground
PBC HighwayThe one and only race course remaining in Sri Lanka is 1868 metres (6129 ft.) above the sea level, which is also one of the highest of the world. And the race track is 1800 metres circumference with around 300 metres of straight distance. The Governor Samuel Baker’s brother John Baker is known for introducing horse racing to Nuwara Eliya and it all began with him creating a training course on the hill for his English thoroughbreds.
If you are interested to know when the first race meeting was held at Nuwara Eliya, it runs back to 1875 with the organization of the Nuwara Eliya Gymkhana Club. And these meetings were held continuously until the 1900s.
Essentials
Supermarket located in town centre. You can purchase all your groceries etc. from here.
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Super K
14 New Bazaar RdSupermarket located in town centre. You can purchase all your groceries etc. from here.
Supermarket located in town centre. You can purchase all your groceries etc. from here.
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Cargills Food City
Supermarket located in town centre. You can purchase all your groceries etc. from here.
Nuwara Eliya Central Market
Old Uda Pussellawa RoadBest and cheap place to buy fresh fruit and vegetables.