Spanning 150 acres, Ambewela Farm is well-known across the island for its dairy products, even having its own line of products being sold all around the country at various markets. Here, the cows roam free, grazing on the green pastures of the farm, and the sky is almost always crystal blue. With wind turbines dotting the scenery in the distance, the peaceful farm is a great place to visit during your stay in the hill side.
This is a comparatively challenging walk of 3 hours. The 9km trek covers spectacular views of waterfalls, cloud forests and lush plains and grasslands, which is home for an extended list of fauna including a multitude of species of endemic birds, Samda Deer, and endangered species like Sri Lankan Leopard, Purple Faced Langur and Red Slender Loris. The main viewpoints along the trek include Baker’s falls, world’s end and mini world’s end.
This is a popular viewpoint for hikers who visit Horton plains.. It’s only a couple of minutes away from the entrance of the National Park. Depending on the type of vehicle you travel in, the distance you have to walk differs. The steep and narrow, zig-zag pathways take you to unbearably stunning views of the hill country.
This is a popular hiking/camping destination which is challenging to access but extremely beautiful. It is believed to be a path Ravana took to transport Seetha Devi from Seetha Kotuwa to Ashoka Vatika. The strange, plain grassland which exactly looks like a chariot path, surrounded by pygmy forest makes it a wonderful place to explore for young, enthusiastic hikers. It is accessible through Pussellawa or Frotoft Estate and takes around 2-3 hours to reach the top.
These places are close to Pusselawa town which is an hour and half away from Nuwara Eliya. Karnagala is easily accessible by car, and gives excellent views of the mountains and plains surrounding you. To make your visit to this place worthwhile, stop by Gerandi Ella to have a quick photo break. Peacock Hill too is one of the best view points which is easily accessible and offers breathtaking views of Piduruthalagala, Ambuluwawa, Bible Rock, Gampola Town, Nawalapitiya Town, and Kotmale reservoir. Ruins of Kadadora temple are only visible when the water level of the Kotmale reservoir is low, as it was fully submerged in water when the Kotmale dam was constructed in 1979. This is a popular photo stop because of its unique carvings and statues. It would be a wonderful experience to dive to this place when the water level is high but special safety measures have to be taken.
This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka located closer to the hill country capital of Nuwara Eliya. The stunning green grassland around the waterfall makes it a wonderful place for breathtakingly beautiful photographs. It is only a 30-minute drive from Nuwara Eliya and is totally worth a visit during your stay there.