“Misty gardens and tea-scented air.”
Drive into the highlands. Nuwara Eliya—“Little England”—offers colonial architecture, tea estates, and cool air. Stop at <strong data-start="2043" data-end="2060"Ramboda Falls en route for dramatic views. At a tea estate and factory, learn every step of Ceylon tea production from pluck to cup, then taste fresh brews. Spend the afternoon around <strong data-start="2231" data-end="2247"Gregory Lake, boat, walk or simply inhale the mountain air.
<strong data-start="2295" data-end="2309"Why visit: To experience the hill country’s dramatic shift in climate, landscape, and colonial history—vital context for Sri Lanka’s tea culture.
<strong data-start="2446" data-end="2465"Practical note: Temperatures drop here—bring a warm layer.