A high, misty plateau with a dramatic cliff edge, World’s End, and Baker’s Falls on a scenic loop walk.
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- Experience
Why we marked it
- Lakeside park in the centre of town
- Boat and pony rides
- Walking paths
- Favourite with local families
Gregory Lake, built in the British era, is the centre of leisure in Nuwara Eliya, with a park, walking paths and plenty to do for families.
What to expect
Take a swan pedal boat or a speedboat ride, hire a pony, or simply walk around the lake in the cool hill-country air.
Good to know
- Very busy during the April holiday season.
- Go early or late in the day for calm water.
- Combine with Victoria Park and the town’s colonial buildings.
Where it is
Nuwara Eliya town, Sri Lanka
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All of Nuwara EliyaSri Lanka’s sacred mountain, climbed overnight by pilgrims of every faith to watch sunrise from the summit.
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A working tea estate on the road into Nuwara Eliya, with free factory tours, tea tasting and views over the plantations.
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