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NUWARA ELIYA
Calling Code: +94
Set in the heart of tea-country, this beautiful town is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church,a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 1,890 meters above sea level, the air is cool and fresh a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of Colombo.
Close to Nuwara Eliya is Horton Plains, Sri Lankas highest and most isolated
plateau. Nature lovers will revel in this wide, patna-grass covered plain, the
haunt of many wild, yet harmless, animals and the home of many species of birds.
Bridle paths will take you to the precipice known as Worlds End a sheer drop
of 1,050 meters. Acres and acres of tea with its lush green foliage extend miles
across the hills, and no visit to the hill country is complete without a visit
to a tea estate, and the chance to purchase some of the worlds finest flavored
tea.
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