Nuwara Eliya, Mountain city in Central Province, Sri Lanka
At 1868 meters above sea level, Nuwara Eliya features British colonial buildings, extensive tea plantations, and the green expanse of Victoria Park.
Samuel Baker established Nuwara Eliya in 1846 as a retreat for British civil servants, introducing European architecture and agricultural practices to the region.
The April festival season combines horse racing at the Nuwara Eliya Racecourse with Sinhalese and Tamil New Year celebrations throughout the mountain city.
The temperature in Nuwara Eliya ranges between -2.6°C and 32.2°C, making it necessary for visitors to bring warm clothing throughout the year.
Three distinct ethnic communities - Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils, and Indian Tamils - maintain their traditions while sharing this mountain territory.
Location: Central Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,868 m
Website: http://jaffna.mc.gov.lk/en/other_mc.php
GPS coordinates: 6.97389,80.76713
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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