Nuwara Eliya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nuwara Eliya

With a population of 25.775, Nuwara Eliya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nuwara Eliya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1568
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1568
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nuwara Eliya

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory to great affordable options like the Hotel Rising Lion, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,908 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,513 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,517+
Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,149+
Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,508+
Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,424+
Unique Cottages
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 4,921+

Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,471 and ₹ 1,962.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,471 and ₹ 1,962.