Beach near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya is a small city in Sri Lanka with a population of 25,775. It sits in the country’s central highlands, where the climate is generally cooler than in the lowlands.

Travellers arriving by air can use Gregory Lake Sea Plane Base (NUA), which serves the city. Nuwara Eliya is inland, and no notable named beaches are within 40 kilometres, so it is better suited to a highland stay than a beach break.

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Local time

25,775

Population

5,451 miles away

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Weather in Nuwara Eliya

Mon

19°

Tue

17°

Wed

17°

Know before you go

Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya

Jan

19°20

Feb

21°11

Mar

21°16

Apr

22°22

May

20°25

Jun

19°26

Jul

18°27

Aug

19°22

Sep

19°27

Oct

19°27

Nov

19°28

Dec

20°23

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya

  1. The Edge-Nuwara Eliya

    historic site

    0.8 km

  2. Nanu-Oya

    historic site

    4.1 km

  3. Hasanna Garden Church

    christian place of worship

    1.2 km

  4. Horton Plains Cloud Forest

    national park

    0.2 km

  5. Victoria Park - Nuwara Eliya

    arts and entertainment

    0.3 km

  6. Smyrna Church

    christian place of worship

    0.7 km

  7. Christ Living Church

    christian place of worship

    0.8 km

  8. Regal Cinema - Nuwara Eliya

    movie theater

    0.9 km

Getting there

Gregory Lake Sea Plane Base · 1.6 km

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