Tourists craving for excursions, adventure, and getaways have made the right choice by picking Sri Lanka as a destination and booking Nuwara Eliyaaccommodation. As a city, Nuwara Eliya has a lot of pleasurable and memorable experiences to offer. To guide you, here is a short list of attractions and activities that you should not miss for an easy and fun-filled day exploring the place:
1. Seetha Amman Temple – You are probably familiar with Rama and Sita from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Located near the 83 km post, this temple is said to be the spot where the demon King Rawana held Sita captive. This is where she prayed everyday for Rama to rescue her. Similarly, along the rock face across the stream in the temple, circular depressions can be found and are believed to be the footprints of Rawana's elephant. These days, the colorful Seetha Amman Temple is a sight where Tamil wedding parties stop to perform puja or a Hindu prayer ritual.
2. Gregory Lake – What better way to start the day than a lovely walk by the lake? Gregory Lake is an emerging focal point of the town. Long neglected, the town council has finally invested in it and created newly paved walkways along its fringes. It is a nice place to have a picnic and there are also small restaurants and snack bars around. Boats can be hired for a relaxing ride down the lake and horses can be rented for a nice trot, too. Admission cost is Rs 10, paddle boat rental is Rs 1,500 for 30 minutes and motorboat rental is Rs 2,000 for 20 minutes, and horseback rides cost Rs 2,500 for 1 hour.
3. Grand Indian – Don't let the cafeteria-like look of Grand Indian fool you. It serves a very good meal of Thali and everyone is just a fan of it, evidenced by the ever present energetic buzz surrounding the place. Make sure to come early in the evenings to get a table. There is also a decent bakery around the back to finish off your meal. The restaurant can be found in front of Grand Hotel and is open from 11 AM to 11 PM.
4. Single Tree Hill – If you want to do some more walking, head to Single Tree Hill. It is around 2,100 meters and will take you about 90 minutes to complete. Come on a leisurely morning or afternoon and have a nice time talking and walking about. To reach it, go south on Queen Elizabeth Road and up to Haddon Hill. When you reach the communications tower, go left. You can ask guest houses or your resort in Sri Lanka to supply you with a map.
These are only 4 of the many spots you can visit to have an easy and fun-filled day in the city. Spend some time out of your Nuwara Eliya accommodation, such as Langdaleby Amaya, and take the time to visit these places to complete your vacation. Enjoy!
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