The hill country is a world away from the rest of Sri
Lanka, with tangled green mountains rise from every quarter, their lower slopes
swathed in verdant tea bushes.
While the parched lowlands sweat beneath an eternal
tropical summer, the uplands bask in a perpetual European spring, turning to a
crisp autumnal chill at higher elevations. Spectacular waterfalls plunge over
cliffs into valleys hemmed in between high mountainsides. The cloud forest
above is alive with the secretive chirruping’s of elusive mountain birds.
Places to explore in the hill country:
Nuwara Eliya (from
Colombo 4.5 hours | 180 km)
Nuwara Eliya the hackneyed reference “Little England” is
the island coolest region at altitudes of over 6,000 feet. Its landscape bears
the highest mountain in Sri Lanka known as Piduruthalagala. In April it’s the peak season where the
climate is pleasantly chilly, and gardens are full of blooms. Also, the main
event of the season is Horse Racing Tournaments.
Attractions in Nuwara Eliya:
- Victoria & Hakgala Park
- Galway Sanctuary for migrant & Endemic Birds
- St. Clair & Devon Falls
- Ambewela farm
- Lake Gregory for boat rides to explore scenery
- Go trekking in Horton Plains
- The Pattipola Railway station the highest summit in the
country
Hatton (From
Colombo: 3 Hours & 40 Mins, 130 km)
Hatton is a simple town within Nuwara Eliya with landscapes
dominated by the hilly Tea plantations and Reservoirs.
Attractions in Hatton:
- Pilgrimage site Adam’s peak
- Castlereagh Reservoir
Ella (From Colombo:
5.5 Hours, 205 km)
Ella is the picturesque hamlet in the Badulla district in
all its hill country charm. Its draws attention for sites associated with the
legendary tale of Ramayana. You also can plan hiking through breathtaking
views, tea plantations and encounter waterfalls along the way.
Attractions in Ella:
- Ella Rock
- Ella Gap
- Ravana Cave
- Ravana Ella
Bandarawela (From
Colombo: 5 Hours, 197 km)
Bandarawela is large town in Badulla district. There are
many quaint little bungalows and rest houses to stop over for a meal while
enjoying the unusually established gardens. Also, you can explore many ancient
temples and churches in and round the region.
Attractions in Bandarawela:
- Dhowa Buddhist Rock Temple
- St. Anthony’s Church
- Adisham Bungalow
Serene
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First Floor, Station Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
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