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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Written by Rahul on May 19, 2020 Share on

Explore the Tea Estates of Nuwara Eliya

Srilanka is one of the neighbouring islands of India. It is officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Gulf of Munnar and Palk Strait separates the island of Srilanka from India. It is one of the geographically beautiful countries with one of the best scenic places you will see.  Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the Legislative capital of the country while Colombo is the biggest city and the economic centre. But Sadly Srilanka is famous for the civil war and that is when the whole world actually knew about it. Most famous for its tea, It has created a worldwide market. Its most famous Ceylon tea creates good income for the country. Its unique taste and aromatic nature make it known all over the world. Let us have a look at the Tea estates in Nuwara Eliya that are worth a visit.

Colombo Srilanka (Tea Estates in Nuwara Eliya)
Colombo Srilanka | P.C – Google Images

Tea estates in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a hill country in the central province of Srilanka. Although not a very big city, is most famous for its Tea production. It has a very temperate climate with many picturesque locations to click pictures for your Instagram. Overlooked by the tallest mountain in Srilanka, Pidurutalagala, It is a must-visit location while visiting Srilanka.

As mentioned earlier, it is most famous for its production of tea. It has estates which are also worth a visit. These Tea estates give out a fresh feeling to whoever visiting it. It will be refreshing. The colour Green is the calmest colour in the spectrum. While visiting these estates you will be gushed with calmness. So listing you the 3 tea estates in Nuwara Eliya.

Mackwoods Tea Museum

Visiting this Museum is the best thing you would ever do. A portion of people does think that Museums are boring. But you will never regret visiting this museum. It has various Tea tasting tours where you try different flavours like cinnamon, apple tea etc. You also get to know the whole tea making process. This process is so much fun as this as much fun as it is information. Take a break at the beautiful Tea gardens there with one of the great viewpoints. It will be totally worth visiting this museum.

Address: 3rdFloor, Queen Elizabeth Plaza, Nuwara Eliya, Queen Elizabeth Dr, NUWARA EKIYA, Sri Lanka

Tea leaves picking lady at the Mackwoods Tea Museum
Tea leaves picking lady at the Mackwoods Tea Museum | P.C – Google Images

Adam’s Peak

Never miss out on buying a packet of tea at Adam’s peak. This place is filled with factories of tea. With a local guide’s help, Visit the best for some Tea tasting tours. Buy the locally made tea and get the best of Srilankan experience tea at your home. Not only can you taste different kinds of tea here but also view how they are made.

Adam's peak Tea Gardens (Tea Estates in Nuwara Eliya)
Adam’s peak Tea Gardens | P.C – Pixabay

Pedro Tea Estates in Nuwara Eliya

Tea is considered to be an elixir of life. This is a quote by the famous Lao Tzu. There are many tea lovers spread all over the world. These Tea lovers majorly want to smell and taste the aromatic Ceylon tea. Out of many Tea estates in Nuwara Eliya, Pedro tea estate stands out on the experience it gives to its tourists. The Pedro Tea estates are one of the top things to do in Nuwara Eliya, Srilanka. The Pedro Tea estates let the tourists roam around the lush greenery filled and also make them learn about the intricacies of tea processing. Give some space in your itinerary for Pedro Tea estates among the activities in Nuwara Eliya.

Plantations near Nuwara Eliya (Tea Estates in Nuwara Eliya)
Plantations near Nuwara Eliya | P.C – Google Images

Most people just have fallen deeply in love with tea. Some might even call it an addiction. But it just spreads calmness when we are having a sip of tea from the cup. Pump that calmness into you by visiting the tea estates in Nuwara Eliya and send in gushes of calmness into you. Visit the Pickyourtrail website to see more deals on Sri Lanka tour packages which are personally customizable. Follow our blogs for more fresh content on travel.

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