The national park is situated in the Central province and it has the highest plateau in Sri Lanka. The 3160 hectares was declared as a National park in 1988. Mountains Kirigalpoththa and Thotupola are in the borders of this park. There are 57 species of Flora and out of the 29 are endemics. The best time to visit the park is early morning as by afternoon the visibility is poor due to misty conditions. Mammals such as Giant Squirrels, Elks, Wild Hare, Wild Boar, Porcupine, and deer, if you get lucky enough even Leopard can be spotted. This is also a great place for the Bird watchers as there 87 species of Birds including 14 endemics. So, if you can spare half a day for the visit to this park surely you will not regret.

This botanical garden is situated along the Badulla road in the Nuwara Eliya district, has been established in 1861. As you enter the garden you can see a mixture of beautiful flower beds well maintained. A fine hedge formed of the Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) of Califonia is seen opposite to the flower beds near the entrance. Two giant specimens of silver-leaved New South wales turpentine tree from Australia can be seen planted. Several kinds of Azalea and the common Camellia (Camellia japonica) are notable tall shrubs visible on the grassy slope behind the main border.  A walk in this garden in a cool climate will definitely relax your mind & soul.

Ambewela is a hill station, located in the Nuwara Eliya District. The area is also called “Little New Zealand” as it has the look of New Zealand with cows eating grass in the meadows. Due to the high altitude, the mean annual temperature in the area is below 17°C. Frost is common during Winter. Home for local dairy farms, Ambewela is also the highest (in altitude) and widest grassland in Sri Lanka which is also a service center to the New Galway tea planting district. Situated en-route to Horton Plaines and World’s End there is a high chance you will be able to spot Mammals such as the Sambar Deer, Leopard dominate the majority of the forest covering the area. Similar to Horton Plains and Ohiya, this site is also one of the Important Bird Areas in the country, making the area a famous location for birdwatching as well.

Nuwara Eliya, a city in the hill country is also called Little England due to the similarity between the two climates. The city is all about beautiful landscapes and cool climates. It is also the heart of the tea plantation industry of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya hosts the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka and some wonderful waterfalls making any visitor fall in love with her. To name a few famous attractions of Nuwara Eliya are Gregory lake, Golf Club, Grand Hotel, Race Course & Haggala Botanical Garden. You will also get to visit Strawberry farms and pick your own strawberries and observe how your tea is plucked and sent to you while enjoying a hot cup of Ceylon tea.