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Nuwara Eliya

Misty Tea Valleys, Cool Mountain Trails & Mineral Corridors

Central Highlands
Charnockite & Highland Complex Metasediments
February to May, August to September
1,868m Above Sea Level

About Nuwara Eliya

Nestled at nearly 2,000 meters above sea level amidst rolling carpets of world-famous Ceylon tea, Nuwara Eliya ('Little England') is the cool climate sanctuary of the Central Highlands. Surrounded by dramatic waterfalls, colonial stone architecture, and Gregory Lake, the surrounding valleys form the crystalline geological watershed from which Sri Lanka's sapphire-bearing rivers flow downwards.

Nuwara Eliya

What You'll See & Do

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Colonial heritage architecture and Pedro Tea Estate mountain walks

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Scenic waterfalls and geological watershed excursions

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Highland gemological mineral collections and crystal displays

Visit Nuwara Eliya

Our guides can build a custom trip around your schedule, whether you want a quick day tour or a multi-day journey.

Zero pushy sales
Certified gem scientists
Funding education for miners' children