Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park - Go Places Sri Lanka

Distance --

181 Km - Distance from Colombo to Horton Plains National Park.
33 Km - Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains National Park.

The Location --

Horton Plains National Park(3,160 hectares), a World Heritage Site perched on the southern edge of the Central highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya & Haputale consists of montane forests, where the land rises to 2,500 meters above sea -level . The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe.

Some Information About - Horton Plains National Park

- beautiful, silent, strange & excellent for trekking & bird watching.
- Flora (Nearly 54 woody plant species)
- Montane forest
- Sri Lankan Sambar Deer (24 species of mammals)
- Reptiles (09 species of reptiles)
- Birds (87 species of birds)
- Amphibians (08 species of amphibians)
- Baker's Falls (20 meters (66 ft))
- The World's End (which is a 4000 feet straight vertical drop)

Sri Lanka - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Gorgeous drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. Amazing tea processing from the field plucking to your cup. Nuwara Eliya market and dinner at the elegant Hill Top hotel.

Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya | SriLanka Travel Places

Gregory Lake was build under the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. This is the most prominent attraction in Nuwara Eliya and all the visitors used to come here and spent some time by the lake and relax. This was used as a place for water sports and for re-recreational activities during the British time. Gregory lake gets crowded during the April tourist season.

The Blackpool Hotel

The Blackpool Hotel offers 50 rooms with 7 suites boasting of colonial architectural values blended with our own Sri Lankan charms and the comforts of true Sri Lankan hospitality. All Rooms are provided with free Wi-Fi, Television, Mini Bar, Tea coffee making facilities and Heaters.
The rooms overlook the majestic MOUNT PEDRO (the highest mountain in the country) and offer panoramic views of the beautifully landscaped TEA plantations that Little England is renowned for.

Heritance Tea Factory

Where else in the world can you stay in a converted tea factory, pluck your own tea and take it home with you as a souvenir? At 2km above sea level, the views over our lush green organic plantations as the sun mingles with the mist are truly unforgettable. Enjoy them as you tuck into high tea on the terrace or a delicious tea-themed menu in the restaurant. Welcome to Heritance Tea Factory, where the kettle is always on.

Windsor Hotel

Windsor Hotel in Nuwara Eliya is found in the heart of this beautiful holiday resort in the central highlands of the island. Located miles away from Colombo, this hotel offers standard and luxury rooms with basic facilities. Windsor Hotel also consists of a restaurant and bar while you can also relax in the sun terrace enjoying a cup of tea.

Conference facilities are also available for business meetings while Nuwara Eliya beckons travellers to enjoy a cheerful holiday in the hills. Exploring the area is indeed an adventure with many tea estates, water falls, nature reserves and mountains located in the vicinity.
Windsor Hotel Location

Located at the very centre of the town, the Windsor Hotel is found in Nuwara Eliya which is approximately 180km away from Colombo. A convenient route to Nuwara Eliya is through the Colombo - Kandy main road and then by the Peradeniya - Badulla main road. The closest railway station to Nuwara Eliya is Nanu Oya which is about 5 - 8 km away.
Windsor Hotel Accommodation

Windsor Hotel in Nuwara Eliya offers guests a rustic and charming atmosphere in this cool and misty town surrounded by mountains filled with tea plantations. Windsor Hotel consists of 49 single, double and triple rooms which include 5 luxury rooms and a suite. All rooms include a bathroom with hot and cold water, piped music and a telephone. Interiors are indeed elegant, providing you comfort during your stay.
Windsor Hotel Facilities

Windsor Hotel a city hotel in the hills consists of a cosy restaurant and bar where guests can enjoy delicious meals and drinks. Windsor Hotel also houses a coffee lounge, a sun terrace and a garden where guests can unwind and relax and enjoy a drink.

There is also a TV lounge where you can snuggle up indoors during cold weather. Conference facilities are available for business travellers while there is also a Wi-Fi facility. Other facilities offered at Windsor Hotel include shopping, indoor games and laundry services.
Windsor Hotel Excursions

Windsor Hotelwhich is found right at the centre of the town of Nuwara Eliya offers its guests the convenience of exploring the city. With many shops and busy markets around, you can walk around the town and witness the influence of the British Rule that is still very much visible. Lake Gregory is a significant attraction in the town allowing guests to enjoy boating and rowing.

Walking distance from the town centre is the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club which spreads over 90 acres and has a history of over 100 years. This 18 hole golf course is one of Nuwara Eliya's biggest attractions. Other attractions in and about the town include the Haggala Botanical Gardens, Queen Victoria Park, Galways' Land Bird Sanctuary, the Tea Factory, Labookele Tea Centre and Horton Plains just to name a few.

St Andrews Hotel

The oldest hotel in Nuwara Eliya, that opened in 1919

The Blackpool Hotel

The Blackpool Hotel - Nuwara Eliya - Newest addition to the hospitality industry of Sri Lanka.
www.blackpool.lk

Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel is an excellent architectural structure of the Elizabethan era and is also the former mansion of Sir Edward Barnes who was the Governor of Sri Lanka during 1830-1850. With luxury settings and an ambience of ancient times where royalty roamed, this hotel offers a range of facilities to make your holiday in the hill country a perfect one. From exotic buffets and a la carte dishes, the hotel caters for various occasions and events.

Grand Hotel Location

Grand Hotel lies nestled in-between the mountains of the resort town of Nuwara Eliya. Popularly known amongst locals and tourists as "Little England", the town is over 1800 meters above sea level. Situated 170km away from the City of Colombo, travelers who visit the Central Province will witness a drastic change in the surroundings within a couple of hours. The surroundings include tea covered hills, mist covered mountains and tumbling waterfalls.
Grand Hotel Accommodation

With the ambience of the bygone era still prevailing, Grand Hotel offers luxurious facilities and interiors for total comfort of the guests. 156 elegantly furnished rooms including 3 Presidential Suites and 3 Deluxe Suites overlook the magnificent, award-winning gardens of the Grand Hotel which are filled with beautiful flowers. The deluxe and standard rooms are equipped with piped music, heaters and well equipped bathrooms with bath and shower while rooms in the new wing of the hotel overlook the golf course. Additional features in the 65 deluxe rooms include a Television with local channels, Mini Bar and a range of guest amenities.
Grand Hotel Facilities

The Main Restaurant of Grand Hotel is located on the ground floor of the hotel and overlooks the beautiful gardens while offering a wide selection of both Western and Eastern cuisine. The Coffee Shop which is located close to the Main Restaurant and specializes in serving light meals and snacks.

The Public Bar is considered a popular meeting place where guests can enjoy drinks. Located right next to the bar is the Billiard Room which has 3 Billiard tables of international size and standards. The Supper Club with its bar and lounge has an elegantly furnished dining area that serves a la carte meals. The Grand Hotel has a dispense bar which serves the Main Restaurant, Coffee Shop and lounge areas.
Grand Hotel Excursions

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Course is situated right next to Grand Hoteland is one of the most picturesque 18-hole golf courses in the region. Nature lovers can also head towards the Galways Bird Sanctuary within the town limits which is best seen in the month of April. Activities around the town include horse riding at the Nuwara Eliya Race Course, Boat rides on Lake Gregory, motor racing, golf and tennis tournaments during the season. The Horton Plains with the "World's End" is an ideal location for the adventurous traveler to trek along and absorb the beauty of the hills.

Araliya Green Hills

The “Little England of Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya” is a fabulous gateway located amidst the addictive scenic beauty of the misty Blue Mountains, which is just the right spot to curl up in comforts, away from the work-o-holic routine of our lives. Green Hills is a conceptualised, amazing work of architecture that is simply built to make your vacations a totally pampered, spoiled and luxurious engagement, enticing your senses. Website : http://www.araliyagreenhills.com

THE ROCK HOTEL - Nuwara Eliya

The Rock Hotel is located in Nuwara Eliya city which has an elevation of 2250 meters above the sea level. Nuwara Eliya one of the beautiful cities in Sri Lanka is situated in up country, 180 km away from Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka and 77 km from city of Kandy.

The Rock Hotel is surrounded by hills which create the pleasant and cool weather. Hotel is ideally located in heart of this area which all can visit and view the scenic environment with full of enjoyment. Cozy up to a warm fire while sipping a drink and enjoying a serene view of lush hills around the hotel.

View all these with your own privacy from our clean and comfortable luxurious rooms with safety at low cost during any season of the year. Our charges are very affordable cheap, attractive and competitive.

The rooms are filled with full of facilities which will fulfil all your requirements. Our Services are also very friendly and hospitable. When you come to Nuwara Eliya for your holiday, or any other purpose, visit The Rock Hotel which has all the facilities to cater you to the utmost satisfaction of your expectations.