Developed by Britishers as an exact replica of the British town, Nuwara Eliya produces some of the country's    best tea.


With an average temperature of 10 C, Nuwara Eliya provides respite from the hot and humid  temperature of the plains. Major tourist attractions are Horton Plains, a National Park where sambhar and  leopard are frequent sights and Hakgala Botanical Gardens famous for its collection of roses and the rare  fernery. The town is an excellent getaway for trekkers and nature lovers.