Visit to Nuwara Eliya

During my school vacation I visited Nuwara Eliya where hills are covered by bright green tea bushes looking like a soft green carpet. First, we visited ‘Eagles’ View Point’ in Shanthipura. It is the highest village in Sri Lanka and 2,064 metres above mean sea level (MSL). It was a very adventurous climb.

After that we decided to visit the New Zealand Farm in Ambewela. When I kept my first step at the Ambewela Farm my pleasant thoughts flew high up in the cold air, because I saw how the milking process of cows was going on.  We passed Kande-Ela National Forest Park, Kande-Ela Reservoir and Ambewela Tank on the way to the Ambewela Farm. But unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to visit all of these places.

On the way we reached Piduruthalagala Mountain, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka which is 8,281 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Therefore, the fog and the tiny winky raindrops covered the whole environment. We had to drive our vehicle 7 km through a hilly road. While I was travelling, I saw how flowers were blooming and birds were singing. Unfortunately, I saw a board that said, ‘Beware of Tigers’ but luckily, we reached the top safety. I could see ‘Shanthipura Village’ properly from there. An Army camp and a Temple were on the Piduruthalagala Mountain.

After that we arrived at Nuwara Eliya town by passing Lovers’ Leap Tea Plantation which provides ‘Ethical Tea.’ While in the town, we also visited the Victoria Park, Tourist Information Centre, Post Office and the Public Library.

The next morning we went to the Gregory Lake Park. We even rode a ‘Jet Ski’. I ended my journey by going to the carnival at night. It was gloomy and rainy in Nuwara Eliya. Rain droplets covered the flowers, bushes and grasses. I couldn’t forget each and every spectacular sight in Nuwara Eliya.

Seja Abeywickrama (10 years)

Southlands College, Galle