Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka

The lush, green mountains in Nuwara Eliya have lot to offer from beautiful scenic views and hikes to historical monuments, and famous botanical gardens to cascading waterfalls and much more. Here’s a sneak peek of all you can do while you enjoy your stay at the Lakeside Cottages!

Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka

The lush, green mountains in Nuwara Eliya have lot to offer from beautiful scenic views and hikes to historical monuments, and famous botanical gardens to cascading waterfalls and much more. Here’s a sneak peek of all you can do while you enjoy your stay at the Lakeside Cottages!

LAKE GREGORY

From a breathtaking sunrise with the white birds flying over Gregory Lake, start your day in true Nuwara Eliya style with a refreshing walk along the banks of the lake which is about 400m away from Lakeside Cottages …

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NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB

Situated just 2.8km away from the Cottages, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia. Established in 1889, it still upholds the rich tradition and customs akin to the sport …

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VICTORIA PARK

Open from 7am to 7pm and just 2.4km away from Lakeside Cottages are the glorious Victoria Gardens. It’s a place not just for a picturesque picnic with that perfectly Instagram-worthy click but …

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HORTON PLAINS

Make an early start for this natural wonderland which forms part of the Central Highlands. Named a World Heritage Site Horton Plains is best viewed early morning to witness its beauty in all its glory …

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RAMBODA WATERFALL

The Ramboda Falls cascades majestically down in a step-by-step rock formation making for a magnificent view. The 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, it crosses the main road and stands at 15m high …

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HAKGALA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Just 7.3km away is another jewel of the hill country, the Hakgala Botanical Gardens houses an array of rare indigenous montane flora and plantations that are beautifully landscaped within its 28 hectares …

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NANU OYA

Travelling about 8km away from the Cottages through the tea plantations one arrives upon this quaint little village called Nanu Oya, named after the river of its namesake. Famed for being the railroad entrance to …

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LOVER’S LEAP FALLS

Shrouded in a mythical fable, the Lovers’ Leap Waterfalls gains its name from a story about a handsome prince who fell in love with a beautiful peasant girl and their untimely deaths when they both jumped …

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AMBEWELA FARM

The low-rising hills covered with the greenest grass and the cows grazing with tall wind turbines on the horizon is an unforgettable sight that meets the eye as you are en route to the famous Horton Plains …

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KIRIGALPOTHA MOUNTAIN

An experience for the daring, a hike up the Kirigalpotta Mountain which is the 2nd highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a peak elevation of about 2,388m above sea level is well worth the trouble …

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KIKILIYAMANA MOUNTAIN

Kikilimana or Kikiliyamana Mountains is the 6th highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2240m and is an easy trek as there is a well-worn wide path up the mountain. On the way at about an altitude of …

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SINGLE TREE HILL

For the best view of Nuwara Eliya and its surroundings, climb up this hill which is about 4km from the Cottages. After a trek through the tea plantation and the mist-covered forest path, one reaches the top of this hill …

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PEDRO SCOUT CAMP

Pedro Scout Camp is a 4.9km walk from the Cottages and it would take approximately an hour to reach the camp and reservoir. The second half-hour of the walk takes you through a forest of tall trees …

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LAKE GREGORY

From a breathtaking sunrise with the white birds flying over Gregory Lake, start your day in true Nuwara Eliya style with a refreshing walk along the banks of the lake which is about 400m away from Lakeside Cottages …

FIND OUT MORE
Nuwara-Eliya-Golf-Club-Sri-Lanka_800x550

GOLF CLUB

Situated just 2.8km away from the Cottages, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia. Established in 1889, it still upholds the rich tradition and customs akin to the sport …

FIND OUT MORE
hakgala-botanical-garden-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

VICTORIA PARK

Open from 7am to 7pm and just 2.4km away from Lakeside Cottages are the glorious Victoria Gardens. It’s a place not just for a picturesque picnic with that perfectly Instagram-worthy click but …

FIND OUT MORE
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HORTON PLAINS

Make an early start for this natural wonderland which forms part of the Central Highlands. Named a World Heritage Site Horton Plains is best viewed early morning to witness its beauty in all its glory …

FIND OUT MORE
hakgala-botanical-garden-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

HAKGALA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Just 7.3km away is another jewel of the hill country, the Hakgala Botanical Gardens houses an array of rare indigenous montane flora and plantations that are beautifully landscaped within its 28 hectares …

FIND OUT MORE
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NANU OYA

Travelling about 8km away from the Cottages through the tea plantations one arrives upon this quaint little village called Nanu Oya, named after the river of its namesake. Famed for being the railroad entrance to …

FIND OUT MORE
lover's-leap-waterfall-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

LOVER’S LEAP FALLS

Shrouded in a mythical fable, the Lovers’ Leap Waterfalls gains its name from a story about a handsome prince who fell in love with a beautiful peasant girl and their untimely deaths when they both jumped …

FIND OUT MORE
ambewela-farm-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

AMBEWELA FARM

The low-rising hills covered with the greenest grass and the cows grazing with tall wind turbines on the horizon is an unforgettable sight that meets the eye as you are en route to the famous Horton Plains …

FIND OUT MORE
kirigalpoththa-mountain-hike-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

KIRIGALPOTHA MOUNTAIN

An experience for the daring, a hike up the Kirigalpotta Mountain which is the 2nd highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a peak elevation of about 2,388m above sea level is well worth the trouble…

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KIKILIYAMANA MOUNTAIN

Kikilimana or Kikiliyamana Mountains is the 6th highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2240m and is an easy trek as there is a well-worn wide path up the mountain. On the way at about an altitude of …

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pedro-scout-camp-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

PEDRO SCOUT CAMP

Pedro Scout Camp is a 4.9km walk from the Cottages and it would take approximately an hour to reach the camp and reservoir. The second half-hour of the walk takes you through a forest of tall trees …

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view-of-the-sun-rise-over-the-city-of-Nuwara-Eliya-single-tree-hill_800_550

SINGLE TREE HILL

For the best view of Nuwara Eliya and its surroundings, climb up this hill which is about 4km from the Cottages. After a trek through the tea plantation and the mist-covered forest path, one reaches the top of this hill …

FIND OUT MORE
ramboda-waterfall-nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka_800x550

RAMBODA WATERFALL

The Ramboda Falls cascades majestically down in a step-by-step rock formation making for a magnificent view. The 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, it crosses the main road and stands at 15m high …

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