Sri Lanka’s beloved “Little England”, where red pillar boxes, Tudor bungalows, manicured rose gardens and a crisp colonial atmosphere create something unlike anywhere else on the island. Surrounded by tea estates of the Dimbula Valley, the town offers factory tours and tasting sessions. Gregory Lake invites peaceful morning strolls and afternoon boat rides. Every April, a festive racing season transforms Nuwara Eliya into a celebratory spectacle.