Things to do in Nuwara Eliya

A famous roadside tea estate and factory with free guided tours and a cafe overlooking the tea gardens.

One of Sri Lanka's grandest gardens, set against the Hakgala rock at high altitude and famous for its roses and orchids.

A high-altitude plateau of montane grassland and cloud forest, home to the sheer cliff viewpoint known as World's End.

A colonial-era reservoir at the edge of town, ringed by a park with boat rides, cycling paths and pony rides.

A colourful Hindu temple linked to the Ramayana, said to mark where Sita was held captive by the demon king Ravana.

A beautifully kept town-centre park of flower beds and lawns, prized by birdwatchers for its rare highland species.