Hill Country Escape

Nuwara Eliya and Ella form the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country, offering travellers a breathtaking blend of cool climates, rolling tea plantations, waterfalls, hiking trails, and panoramic mountain scenery. Known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya features colonial-era architecture, beautifully kept gardens, Gregory Lake, and world-famous tea estates. Visitors can tour iconic plantations, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and explore Horton Plains National Park, home to the dramatic World’s End cliff and rare highland wildlife.

A few hours away lies Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved mountain towns, known for its relaxed atmosphere, lush valleys and adventure experiences. Highlights include Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak, and the stunning Nine Arches Bridge, one of the country’s most photographed landmarks. The train journey between Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya) and Ella is frequently rated among the world’s most beautiful railway routes, passing tea fields, mist-covered peaks and deep valleys.

Together, Nuwara Eliya and Ella offer the perfect mix of nature, hiking, photography, tea tourism and cool-climate relaxation, making them essential stops for any traveller exploring Sri Lanka’s highlands and scenic hill country attractions.