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Nuwara Eliya (Sinhala: නුවර එළිය Tamil: நுவரெலியா) is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka. The city was founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elep

Pidurutalagala (Sinhala: පිදුරුතලාගල, pronounced [ˌpidurutaˈlaːɡələ], Straw Plateau Rock), or Mount Pedro in English, is an ultra prominent peak and the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). The mountain was famed as a place to visit during the British regimen. It is situated North-North-East from the town of Nuwara Eliya and is easily visible from most areas of the Central Province. Its summit is home to the central communications array of the Government of Sri Lanka and armed forces and serves as an important point in the country's radar system. The peak is currently designated as an "Ultra-high security zone", and is protected by a large military base; the peak is strictly off-limits to the general public. Pidurutalagala Mountain in Sri Lanka is not open to the public most of the year. However, during certain periods of time passes of admission can be obtained for a drive to the top. Trekking is strictly not allowed. Once the vehicle enters the limits o

Lake Gregory (Sinhala: ග්‍රෙගරි වැව), sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area. In the heart of hill country, Gregory Lake is a extremely popular place with both foreign tourists and locals. This is a place to enjoy cool weather. The area was originally a swampy bog at the foot of the small hills that border the town. In 1873 Sir William Gregory authorised the damming of the Thalagala stream, which originates from Mount Pidurutalagala, in order to make more land available for the expansion of the town. In 1881 the lake was stocked with trout by Mr C. J. R. Le Mesurier (Assistant Government Agent for Nuwara Eliya). The park near the lake still gives you various activities such speed boat, swan boats, dinky boats, Pony ride and many more

ROUNDS TUBE in this 38th Video describes the experiences of road trip from NUWARA ELIYA HILL to SEETHAELIYA TEMPLE. Pudurutalagala Hill in Sri Lanka is at an altitude of 6128 ft above the sea level and the Nuwara Eliya city is at a distance of 4.3 Km from the hill. Nuwara Eliya is called Little England as the British colonialists select this as their resting place. This hill station is famous for its tea production as there are many tea estates. The climate happens to be very cool here. Seetha Eliya is at a distance of 3.6 Km from Nuwara Eliya and the Seetha Amman Temple in Seetha Eliya is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Seetha. There is no doubt that a visit to Nuwara Eliya and the Seetha temple in Seetha Eliya will ensure a distinct experience of being nestled amongst nature. Sir William Gregory, the then Birtish Governor ordered to built the Lake Gregory during 1872. It is a main water reservoir in the centre of Nuwara Eliya. The water of the lake continues to provide electri