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Laxapana Falls

Situated in the town of Hatton in Nuwara Eliya district, Laxapana Falls is the eighth highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The falls is a cascade of silvery foam amid lush greenery that flows to form a fabulous natural pool at the bottom. The picturesque waterfall tumbles down an enormous height of 413 feet, is formed by Maskeliya Oya, a major tributary of the Kelani river, which is the fourth-longest in the country. Two hydroelectric power stations, the Old Laxapana (the oldest in the country) and the New Laxapana Power Station is also nearby, and the falls are partly an energy source for the station. Read More

The Lover's Leap is a beautiful waterfall nestled amongst the tea plantation hills. Tourists can visit this place when they visit the Pedro Tea Estate since the waterfalls are nearby. The waterfall has many myths and stories associated with it, which makes it even more exciting and attractive. Tourists have to hike up the hill to get to the waterfalls which are one of the lesser-known and lesser-visited tourist spots in Nuwara Eliya, so tourists can leisurely explore the place. It is about 3.5 kilometres away from the central city and easily accessible via local transport. One can explore and hike up these beautiful hills and discover a hidden waterfall. The area near the Pedro Tea Estate has this seemingly mystical waterfalls, called the Lover's Leap. There are various stories as to how this waterfall got its name, and all of them make the place even more intriguing. Towards the end of the hike, the view of the waterfall, and the view of the entire city from the top of the hill are guaranteed to make you swoon. The trek may get tough, but it is worth it.It is recommended that you visit these waterfalls during the wet season to see them in their full glory. It is easy to find the waterfalls since there are directions marked on the way. You will come across a shrine of Lord Shiva on your way as well. Tourists generally prefer visiting this waterfall in the afternoon, after paying a visit to the Tea Estate. A bit of hard work and challenging climbing can take you to the best viewing point of the city. Read More

Moon Plains, also known as Sandathanne, was recently opened to the public in 2014 and has readily become one of the most loved biodiversity spots for travelers. Earlier it used to be a garbage dump area which has now been converted into a park. Moon Plains is situated 6 km away from the main city of Nuwara Eliya. During the visit to Nuwara Eliya, one can notice slanting plains, majestic against the backdrop of hills from the Central Highlands. Blanketed in lush green with mountain peaks all-round, one can view this country all at once from Moon Plains. Also known as Mini World’s end or the second World’s End, one can get a 360 degree view of the nine peaks - some of them being Kirigalpoththa, the Great Western Mountain, Kikiliyamana Mountain, Thotupola Mountain, Konical Hill Mountain, Single Tree Mountain - among which the highest peak Pidurutalagala is clearly visible from Moon Plains. As no personal vehicles are allowed, one can rent jeeps to reach to the top. Safari rides, close proximity to nature, diverse flora and fauna in the Moon Plains are some of the few highlights of visiting Moon Plains in Sri Lanka. Read More

Located about 6 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya, Nanuoya Waterfall is about 60 meters high and streams down a series of 25 steps. Eventually, the water flows down to join the Mahaweli and Kotmale rivers and is one of the perfect spots to spend some relaxing time; with lush green surroundings, calm breeze, freezing water (which people usually take a dip in when they visit the waterfall), and beautiful scenic views.

Pedro Tea Centre and Factory is a famous tea farm located about 3.5 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya. It is known for its cultivation of Pure Ceylon Tea, grown on the terraces of the Pidurutalagala mountain. You can visit the fields and even pick some tea leaves with the help of the workers. There is also an outdoor cafe where you can sip on some quality Pure Ceylon tea and even buy some to take home as souvenirs. Here, you get to visit the tea factory where the tea is processed and packed before exporting. The best time to visit the estate is in the morning or after 2:00 PM. Most of us love to start our day with a hot cup of tea. Ever wondered about the journey of how fresh spring green leaves turn into your dark tea leaves for the perfectly brewed cup? The Pedro Tea Estate and the tea factory will take you through the process of growing and selecting the choicest of leaves that make the perfect cup of tea. It is a gorgeous tea estate situated on the Pidurutalagala mountain, a few kilometres away from the central city of Nuwara Eliya. The Pure Ceylon Tea variety is grown here, which is then processed, exported, and well known worldwide. Here, tourists are allowed to interact with the workers in the tea fields, and they can even pick some leaves with their guidance. The tourists then visit the tea factory where they can see the tea leaves being dried, processed, packed, and prepared for export. The Pedro Tea Estate also has an outdoor cafe where the tourists can savour fresh tea. They can also purchase some exceptional quality Pure Ceylon Tea from here, to take home or to gift their friends and family. You can visit the tea estate anytime in the morning, or after 2 PM. Read More

Locally known as Mount Pedro, Pidurutalagala is the tallest mountain peak in the country. With a height of 2524 m, the peak can be seen from the entire Central Province of Sri Lanka. The peak also serves as a base for the country’s armed forces’ radar system. It is not accessible by the general public.

Ramboda falls lies in the Pussellawa district, in the city of Kandy. The area is known for marvelous landscapes comprising of highlands, ridges, plains, streams and hilly mountains. The best of the attractions being the Ramboda falls. At an elevation of 358ft, Ramboda stands as the 11th highest falls in Sri Lanka. The cold winds are a constant and the steps of the rocks fall like cascades of ivory and paint a gorgeous picture against the backdrop of the sky. It involves a mild 2 km trek uphill, and anyone can scale it quickly. In terms of vivid landscapes and cosy climate, Ramboda falls checks all boxes that will keep tourists engaged and on their feet! Ramboda also has beautiful sights and rare birds cooing on the thick forests. Overall, a trip to Ramboda Falls will have you on a retreat with nature. The gushing waters and their sounds as they crackle hitting the rocks is experience awe – parallel. The central Sinhala province of Pussellawa has people whose warm hearts never cease to welcome people into their land. Ramboda falls one of a kind experience with nature and far away from commercialisation! Read More

The Seetha Amman Temple is a small temple located in the village of Seetha Eliya in Sri Lanka. It is about a kilometre away from the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, and about 5 to 6 kilometres away from the central city of Nuwara Eliya. It is a shrine for Sita Devi, the daughter of Mother Earth and wife of Lord Rama, from the Ramayana. The temple is built on the site where Sita Devi was believed to be kept as a prisoner by King Ravana. The temple premises also has Lord Hanuman's footprints and the river Seetha from where different deities were recovered. Sri Lanka's role is in the entire epic of Ramayana is crucial to Hindu mythology. Sri Lanka has many sightseeing places that have their origins based on The Ramayana. One of them is the Seetha Amman Temple - a temple dedicated to Sita Devi, Lord Rama's wife - situated in Seetha Eliya. Legend has it that Ravana, the king of Lanka, had captured Sita and had held her captive in 'Ashok Vatika'. The place where she used to pray for Lord Rama to come to rescue her is where the Seetha Amman Temple was built. The Seetha Amman Temple has idols of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Devi Sita, and Lord Hanuman. Since it is also the place where Lord Hanuman is known to have met Devi Sita to give her a message from Lord Rama, the temple premises also has a rock where you can see the footprints of Lord Hanuman. There is a river near the temple called the Seetha River, where Devi Sita prayed and bathed. The Seetha Amman Temple is about a kilometre away from the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and a few kilometres away from Nuwara Eliya. It holds a lot of significance as a historical monument. Read More

St. Clair's Falls

An idyllic representation of Sri Lanka’s natural being is the famous St. Clair’s falls. Referred to as the Niagara of Sri Lanka, St. Clair’s falls is perched at an altitude of 1198 metres. It is located in the Talawakele town of Nuwara Eliya District and St. Clair’s stands as one of the widest falls in Sri Lanka. The falls are along the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, It is surrounded by mountains amidst the sky overlooking with its moving clouds. The element of attraction lies in the way the falls is positioned – the rock gradients at three different levels and waters glide by the incisions and fall into a pool of life. The waterfalls consist of two falls called “Maha Ella - The Greater Fall” which is 80 metres in height and 50 metres in width and the “Kuda Ella - The Lesser Fall” which is 50 metres in height. The name of the falls is derived from the St. Clair’s tea estates that flourish along the falls. Read More

The third largest peak in Nuwara Eliya is at a height of 2357 m above the sea level. It is also referred to as the Thotupola Peak by the natives. The peak is a part of the Horton Plains National Park. The legend of Lord Rama and Ravana describes this peak as Ravana’s landing site when he kidnapped Sita, Lord Rama’s wife.