Guidebook for Nuwara Eliya
Parks & Nature
Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Ohiya, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the world famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya.
The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains
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Gran final del mundo gota
World's End RoadHorton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Ohiya, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the world famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya.
The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains
he Ambewela farm was started by the British in early 1940s the New Zealand farm was started in 1960 with the assistance from the New Zealand government and is also managed by the Ambewela Farm. Only the New Zealand Farm is open to visitors out of the two. This is a popular destination for visitors of Nuwara Eliya, specially for families with children.
New Zealand Farm
he Ambewela farm was started by the British in early 1940s the New Zealand farm was started in 1960 with the assistance from the New Zealand government and is also managed by the Ambewela Farm. Only the New Zealand Farm is open to visitors out of the two. This is a popular destination for visitors of Nuwara Eliya, specially for families with children.
A hike to this small, scenic waterfall also offers sweeping views of tea plantations & the city.
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Lover's leap Waterfall
A hike to this small, scenic waterfall also offers sweeping views of tea plantations & the city.
The water cascades through mist down a sequence of 25 steps (60m in height) creating the Nanu Oya Ella Falls before later joining the Kotmale and Mahaweli
Nanuoya Water Falls
The water cascades through mist down a sequence of 25 steps (60m in height) creating the Nanu Oya Ella Falls before later joining the Kotmale and Mahaweli
Entertainment & Activities
A 6,890-foot hill with one tree at its peak with mountain & sunset panoramas.
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Single Tree Hill
A 6,890-foot hill with one tree at its peak with mountain & sunset panoramas.
Sightseeing
Picturesque tea plantation offering tours of its 1885 factory, as well as a tranquil teahouse.
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Pedro Tea Factory
Picturesque tea plantation offering tours of its 1885 factory, as well as a tranquil teahouse.