Hill Country
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Hill Country
Mist-shrouded mountains, rolling tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and quaint hilltop villages - these are some of the aspects of the enchanting hill country, which rises to over 2,500m in the island's central heartland. A 125km distance by car or rail from Colombo, this region offers you the chance to escape to a world that scarcely seems possible in the tropics. With surreal landscapes, cool climes and a rich heritage, our Sri Lanka hill country tours are ideal for nature lovers, hikers, adventure-seekers and those simply in search of peace and tranquillity. Whether you want to go rock climbing, fish for trout, play golf in stunning natural surroundings, climb a sacred mountain or trek through the rugged wilderness, the beguiling hill country has it all and will reinvigorate the body and refresh the soul. No wonder the hill country is a small miracle. Nestled in lush green hills and built around a scenic lake, the Royal City of Kandy, at 500m above sea level, is the hub of any visit to the hill country. Kandy (Colombo 116km) a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the last bastion of resistance to colonial rule.
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The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
The Grand Hotel in the hill station Nuwara Eliya has a heritage exceeding a 100 years. The former residence of Sir Edward Barnes, Governor of Sri Lanka from 1830 to 1850 and is an excellent example of a mansion from the Elizabethan era. It retains the stateliness and grandeur of a Colonial Mansion and rightfully claims its place as one of the best hill country hotels in Asia. 156 Elegantly furnished rooms including 3 Presidential Suites and 3 Deluxe Suites overlook the magnificent, award-winning gardens of the Grand Hotel filled with beautifully laid out beds of flowers. Rooms in the new wing of the hotel overlook the golf course and present a soothing view of the rolling greens to relax your eyes and calm your soul. The Deluxe and Standard rooms are equipped with piped music, heaters and well appointed bathrooms with bath and shower.
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Tea Trails Bungalows, Hatton
Tea Trails comprises of four classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. Each bungalow is different combining both classical and contemporary styles. Summerville with an air of a country cottage, Castlereagh with an eclectic style of its own, the high colonial Tientsin; one of the first planter's residences to be built in Ceylon and the more modern Norwood; abounding with 60's character. The effect is quintessentially luxurious and colonial; a stroll back in time but e entirely resplendent in modern amenities. Within the confines of each bungalow guests will find over-sized rooms with four-poster beds, lavish bathrooms. A blazing log fire adds warmth when necessary to the Dining Rooms and Drawing Rooms. The gardens, meticulously maintained, provide the perfect place to relax amongst tropical plants whilst absorbing the breath-taking views. The gardens also feature sun-decks and summer houses where traditional English Cream Teas are served by the bungalows resident butler.
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Heritance Tea Factory Hotel
Journey to the top of the world across a limitless mountain vista adorned by a green carpet of tea plants. Enter a long lost era through a portal of clouds and feel the kiss of mountain mist on your skin. Breathe the pristine mountain air and let your soul be rejuvenated. Gaze upon the dream scape of Nuwara Eliya. Reside at our inimitable four star theme hotel, The Tea Factory, and live inside a dream from a forgotten age. This one of a kind theme hotel truly recreates the ambience of a long gone Colonial era. Combine this with the fantasy environment of Nuwara Eliya and you get a holiday that you will remember forever. The hotel has 57 luxurious colonial style rooms with breathtaking views of the surrounding tea plantations. All the rooms come with rain showers and bathtubs with hot water. The view from the bathrooms make you feel as if you are a part of the picturesque natural landscape outside your windows.
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Royal River Resort, Kitulgala
A 6 km drive from Kitulgala, along a narrow roadway through rubber plantations, takes you to this unique resort perched on top of boulders alongside the Ing Oya rapids. With just four rooms that can comfortably accommodate eight adults, it is a small and eco-friendly hotel. Due to the rapids nearby, it is not recommended for children. The architectural design takes full advantage of the surrounding wilderness with winding paths leading up to the bedrooms, and an infinity pool built over a rock, with the boulders maintained within giving the swimming pool a natural feel. The area is a natural habitat for birds and butterflies, making this a nature lover's dream. Leech socks and solution are recommended for those planning to explore. The Kelani river, a 10 minute drive from the hotel, is the main white water rafting location in the island offering grade three rapids suitable for intermediate rafters and, outside rainy seasons, beginners.
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Warwick Gardens – Ambewela
Warwick Gardens provides accommodation in Nuwara Eliya that is ideal for blissful relaxation, and sheer tranquillity. Discerning guests can choose from a Master Bedroom with a spectacular view of the mountain range and a separate seating area, a White Room with crisp white linen and furniture, or three Deluxe rooms. Discerning guests of Warwick Gardens can indulge in one of the best Nuwara Eliya accommodation that is coupled with unmistakable hill country hospitality to ensure a memorable holiday. If you're looking for a place of solitude, on mountain tops, a picturesque surrounding wherever the eye can see, this is it. Enjoy a morning head massage or a cool walk through the fruit orchard, pick your own vegetables or perhaps enjoy a fresh garden salad and then in the evening, taste a mouth watering mountain barbeque.
