Nuwara is our favorite destination in Sri Lanka, it is has many tea plantation and english houses.
One of the most scenic way to see this place was to travel by the train which will bring you along the hilly plantation. So Mr Jaya will drive us to the train station to board the train. He will then drive to meet us at the Nuwara to pick us up.
Breakfast at the hotel was sumptuous.
Local dish "Egg Hopper"
The train station.
We sat in the first class cabin. which is called the observation cabin, with windows all around.
After the scenic ride, we met up with our driver and continue driving along the hilly roads. The train ride is something not to be missed, its one of our major highlight. We will loved to do it again if we visit!
When we reach the the town, we couldn't help but thought we were in England. The weather was a little wet and cold too. U really feel like you are in a different place, i believe you could take the pictures here and tell your friends you are in England and they probably would still believe you.
Look at this!
The courtyard at our hotel- St Andrew's
The bar located at the hotel
Another courtyard for savoring tea
Our bedroom. It's really huge!
A trip to Nuwara Eilya will not be complete if one does not take the time to visit the tea plantations.
A tour around the factory to understand how tea are made and why the teas leave are better than the rest.
This is part of the factory that makes "Mackwood Tea" I later learned and realized that this tea is actually sold at Sheraton Singapore.
After the tour, a pot of complimentary tea is given. Its taste and smell very nice. And the the view while sipping the tea at the garden is great.
The views are great!
We left Nuwara and continue our way back to Negomo. We are almost at the end of our itinerary and will be departing for the airport from Negomo.
Hotel @ Negomo
Before we leave Sri Lanka, we had to experience the authentic ayurveda treatment. Before the treatment is selected a resident doctor will do a check up first and than diagnose the treatment that is suitable for you.
Getting ready for the treatment.
Shirodhara (Head Oil bath), a small pot of oil above the head and the oil slowly drips onto the forehead also known as the third eye. It is said to calm the central nervous system and to relax trap energy.
Although, it is sad to be leaving the place, but i am glad that i came and learnt that this place is truly interesting. It may appear to some people to be a little dangerous because of the fights in certain parts of of Sri Lanka but generally tourist attractions and routes are safe.
The cultural experience and the people really make this trip very enjoyable, and i do hope to return soon too. Probably to do a different route this time, spending more time at the beaches along the south and visit the Yala National Park.
Goodbye Sri Lanka!
