Visit the castle-like private resort that was once a bastion of leisure and lifestyle of the elite. Visitors are welcome for a brief tour and a spot of tea on the lawn.
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things to do in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is known for its cool-climate tea plantations and picturesque mountain surroundings, where waterfalls, streams and swaths of wildflowers draw intrigued visitors from near and far. Naturalists and bird-watchers will delight in the chance to observe endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers, in the dense Galway's Land National Park, while those seeking cultural discoveries can explore nearby Seetha Amman Temple.
Tour the ‘Hill Club.’
Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Dating back to 1861 the gardens were used to experiment and promote Cinchona cultivation in Sri Lanka and subsequently Tea cultivation.
Observe Wildlife
Explore Galway's Land National Park, a forest rich in biodiversity where twitchers can spot endemic and migratory birds.
resort near Nuwara Eliya
Ceylon Tea Trails
Embodying the spirit of hospitality and heritage, five historic tea bungalows are set in the verdant UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands. Here, Sri Lanka’s rich history comes to life, surrounded by rolling tea fields and undulating mountains.
Discover Your Luxe Escape
Traverse the wilderness, find stillness beside the ocean, and reconnect in nature with meaningful experiences that seek to share the best of Sri Lanka with curious, discerning travellers.
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Revel in the allure of Sri Lanka through Resplendent Ceylon’s tea, sea and safari themes.
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