Places to Visit in
Hill Country Sri Lanka
The beautiful mountains,
waterfalls, tea plantations and breathtaking views make hill country Sri Lanka
a must place to visit. No matter you are a nature lover, someone who loves
heritage/history, adventure or even you are intention to visit hill country to
relax, hill country in Sri Lanka is a place naturally designed to fit in to any
person’s needs.
Where to Visit in Hill Country Sri Lanka
Kandy
Kandy which is the
gateway to the hill country in Sri Lanka, is a beautiful historic city which is
situated 500m above the sea level which is built around a beautiful and famous
Kandy lake. An evening walk is a great and ideal way to explore this beautiful
city. Kandy is also a UNESCO world heritage site which accounts for a proud
rich history. The most popular tourist attraction in Kandy sis the Dalada
Maligawa which is also known as the Temple of Tooth.
Once a year, in July
or August, the Kandy Esala Perahera begins and this a spectacular event which
admired by many locals and tourists around the world. The Kandy Esala Perahera
can be identified as the most popular event happening in the hill country.
No matter you plan
to travel by road or train, there are amazing scenery which awaits to offer you
an unforgettable experience.
Nuwara-Eliya
Nuwara-Eliya is
known to be Sri Lanka’s highest town which a popular tourist attraction in hill
country Sri Lanka. Nuwara-Eliya is still called the “Little England” and once
was a very popular place during British Colonial times. The Haggala Botanical
Gardens can be identified as one of the best places to visit in Nuwara-Eliya.
The 18 hole golf course makes Nuwara-Eliya a perfect place situated within hill
country Sri Lanka and also provides you with excellent Golfing opportunities.
Other places to explore in Hill Country Sri Lanka
The Tea Plantations
Sri Lankan tea is
recognized as the best tea in the world. So why not explore these tea
plantations which are grown in the heart of the hill country in Sri Lanka. You
will see women dressed in colourful sarees plucking tea and assembling them in
baskets. Tea is one of the main products exported from Sri Lanka while tea was
introduced by the British in the 19th century. So, don’t forget to
visit a tea factory to see how all tea leaves are transformed in to drinking
tea. Most of the tea factories will give you the opportunity taste the finest
Sri Lankan tea.
Horton Plains
Horton Plains is
situated 28Km south of Nuwara-Eliya which can be recommended as a must visit
place in hill country Sri Lanka. Horton Plains is situated at an elevation over
2,000 m and also a place to view some of the best villages in Sri Lanka.
Hill country Sri
Lanka is a place where it offers a range of activities. Horton place will offer
amazing views with beautiful waterfalls and if you like a bit of and adventure
to your holiday in Sri Lanka, why not do some rock climbing? The best way
recommended to view Horton Plains in by foo however if interested, there is
also the opportunity explore Horton Plains using a Jeep.
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