An elegant High Tea on a manicured lawn; sip a stiff brandy by the blazing fire after a round of golf in the chill air. Is it England in the Days of the Raj? It may be the 21st century, but colonial splendour still reigns in all its past glory at the Grand Hotel. Built in 1891, this was the palatial residence of the former Governor of Sri Lanka, Sir Edward Barnes; today we offer the ultimate in comfort and the best of traditions from the 'good old days' to all who seek the charms of our famed hill country landmark..

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Nuwara Eliya, meaning "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light", is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The town is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.The city was founded by Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England then, was also a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting,elephant hunting, polo, golf and cricket. Although the town was founded in the 19th century by the British, the whole district is today visited by native travelers, specially during the month of April, the season of flowers, pony races, go cart races and auto rally. Due to the high altitude, Nuwara Eliya has a much cooler climate than the lowlands of Sri Lanka, with a mean annual temperature of 16 °C. But the temperature changes and sometimes it can be as low as 3°C. In the winter months it is quite cold at night, and there can even be frost. although it rapidly warms up as the tropical sun climbs higher during the day.

• horse racing (a local Ascot with dressing up on a grand scale) to motor cross
• boat rides
• flower shows
• music and entertainment events
• Golf and Tennis tournaments
• Take a leisurely stroll in the Nuwara Eliya Park
• visit the Galway Bird Sanctuary
• The Hakgala Botanical Gardens is home to exotic orchids, rare ferns and magnificent roses
• Spend a day out at the plantations and factories where Sri Lanka's renowned 'High Grown' tea is produced
• Admire the myriad waterfalls along the way
• Discover the unique beauty of Horton Plains high up at around 7000 ft
• Pay pilgrimage to Sri Lanka's holy mountain 'Adam's Peak' and catch a glimpse of the famous shadow at sunrise
• Plenty of action for the thrill seeker – white water rafting, rock climbing and trekking