The tea plantation district of Nuwara Eliya is a must visit for everyone. A few hours' taxi drive will take you to this serene tea plantation district away from the hustle bustle and sticky heat of the coast. Nestled amidst the central mountain range on an average altitude of more than 6000 feet, Nuwara Eliya, Sinhalese for “City of Light”, is the most loved hill station in the country. The place also offers a pristine view of Mt. Piduratalagala, the highest peak of the island nation. The town has a distinct British feel unlike other cities in Sri Lanka that look more Dutch and Portuguese.
However, no discussion of Nuwara Eliya can be complete without mentioning the orthodox tea that this place produces. Developed in a constant average temperature of 9-11°C, these tea leaves are plucked at a precise time of the day and in a precise season. It is not for nothing that Nuwara Eliya tea is rated among the best in the world. One can buy as much as 10 kg of duty-free tea.
But the town Sri Lankans are most proud off, and justifiably so, is Galle. Situated merely 120 km south of the capital city, this costal town was established in the mid-16th century by Portuguese traders. It is one of the finest examples of a fortified city developed by maritime European powers in this part of the world. For the record, Galle is also a World Heritage City. The laidback attitude of the town suits the tourists who come from thousands of miles away to relax here. Its numerous European cuisine restaurants, cafes and fast-food joints are a gastronomical delight. Built in 1663, the Dutch Fort has painstakingly preserved the ambience and lure of a bygone era. It is not surprising that hundreds of poets, painters and other artists from all over the globe have made this town their permanent home. Hundreds of Dutch-era buildings are still intact inside the fort which can be enjoyed best by either strolling around or by hiring a bicycle.
The more culture conscious can take a taxi to Kandy, the cultural and heritage capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy was for centuries the seat of the Sinhalese kings, who endorsed and cosseted the indigenous culture until the city fell to the British in 1815. The city has numerous relics and monuments from the glorious period of Sri Lankan history. The city’s major attraction is Kandy Perahara-a huge cultural pageant that takes place during the monsoons. The Temple of Tooth, Gadaladeniya Temple, Peradeniya Gardens, Embekke Temples and Lankatilaka Temple are some of the major attractions here.
However, no discussion of Nuwara Eliya can be complete without mentioning the orthodox tea that this place produces. Developed in a constant average temperature of 9-11°C, these tea leaves are plucked at a precise time of the day and in a precise season. It is not for nothing that Nuwara Eliya tea is rated among the best in the world. One can buy as much as 10 kg of duty-free tea.
But the town Sri Lankans are most proud off, and justifiably so, is Galle. Situated merely 120 km south of the capital city, this costal town was established in the mid-16th century by Portuguese traders. It is one of the finest examples of a fortified city developed by maritime European powers in this part of the world. For the record, Galle is also a World Heritage City. The laidback attitude of the town suits the tourists who come from thousands of miles away to relax here. Its numerous European cuisine restaurants, cafes and fast-food joints are a gastronomical delight. Built in 1663, the Dutch Fort has painstakingly preserved the ambience and lure of a bygone era. It is not surprising that hundreds of poets, painters and other artists from all over the globe have made this town their permanent home. Hundreds of Dutch-era buildings are still intact inside the fort which can be enjoyed best by either strolling around or by hiring a bicycle.
The more culture conscious can take a taxi to Kandy, the cultural and heritage capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy was for centuries the seat of the Sinhalese kings, who endorsed and cosseted the indigenous culture until the city fell to the British in 1815. The city has numerous relics and monuments from the glorious period of Sri Lankan history. The city’s major attraction is Kandy Perahara-a huge cultural pageant that takes place during the monsoons. The Temple of Tooth, Gadaladeniya Temple, Peradeniya Gardens, Embekke Temples and Lankatilaka Temple are some of the major attractions here.
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