Romantic Getaway in Nuwara Eliya: A Guide for Couples
The mountainous resort town of Nuwara Eliya which is aptly termed ‘Little England’ is replete with rewarding scenes and joyous encounters to be had with the person closest to your heart.
1. Be whisked off in the direction of the town’s inviting environs
Nuwara Eliya is home to a gamut of public parks and reserves that would warrant calling by from Araliya Red. Known as one of the better places to visit in Nuwara Eliya, the tranquil waters of Lake Gregory will coax you towards settling down to some paddling or embracing the adrenaline rush of a jet ski ride as sweeping vistas of mist-covered mountains and tiny cottages act as your backdrop towards having one whale of a time with that special someone. Also, you may stroll hand in hand through the marvellous Victoria Park where appealing flower gardens will escort you through the ins and outs of one of the town’s hotspots that dates back to the time of the British. Farther away is the well-appointed Hakgala Botanical Garden which saw the light of day in 1861 – just a 18-minute drive from Araliya Green City and Araliya Green Hills hotels. These gardens paint the most impressive picture of Mother Nature which contains over 1,000 species of plants and flowers of which its orchids and roses will come off as a worthy distraction during your travels in Nuwara Eliya
2. Go on a tea estate tour
Embark on an insightful journey through one of Sri Lanka’s distinct offerings which is tea production. For this, it is advisable to schedule a visit to Pedro Tea Estate which is found 3.5 km east of town where you will be well placed to learn of the traditions and practices associated with perfecting a number of blends. Move past tea pluckers and green, terraced fields en route to being educated on the importance of grading and packaging some of the finest tea to come out of Sri Lanka. If you are staying at Araliya Green Hills hotel, the tea estate is just an 8-minute quick drive away!
3. Unwind at your favourite heritage site
The town of Nuwara Eliya captures the very essence of an English countryside and boasts of a proud history that goes back to when Scottish and English planters arrived on these shores to plant tea and various other crops. Thus, no sooner you leave the comfort of Araliya Red and you set your sights on combing through every nook and cranny there is, a slew of cultural edifices and regions will lure you in. The town’s post office and Holy Trinity Church are a sight for sore eyes owing to its brick and mortar exteriors and peaceful ambience encompassing same. In the event you wish to play a round or two of golf or simply improve your putting skills, then waste no time in accessing the splendid Nuwara Eliya Golf Club where you will have an outstanding opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s most popular pastimes as scenes of mountains loom ahead.
4. Enjoy some tea with strawberries and cream
The town’s cool climes would easily work up an appetite in you and upon equipping yourself with this thought, be sure to spend time at a local strawberry farm where you can purchase the tastiest strawberries and have them dipped in fresh cream that will make you feel as if you were on holiday in England. Better yet, enjoy a cuppa tea come morning, noon or night for there is no perfect time when it comes to drinking tea in Sri Lanka which is an obsession and pleasing experience to be a part of.