Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s iconic hill-country town, a colonial-era retreat known as “Little England” for its Tudor-style architecture, manicured gardens, racecourse and cool mountain climate that feels entirely removed from the tropical lowlands. Surrounded by tea estates, the town’s Gregory Lake, Victorian post office, and heritage hotels, along with Victoria Park’s flower-lined walks and lively April season, create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the island.