Description About NuwaraEliya

Nuwara Eliya is a town in Sri Lanka that was founded by Samuel Baker as a hill retreat for the British during the colonial era1. The town was created as a place for typical English pastimes including fox hunting, polo and cricket1. Although the town was found in the 19th century by Englishmen, the site was frequently visited by native Sinhalese travellers1. The British governor Sir Edward Barnes was notified about the town and he himself decided to reside at Nuwara Eliya and subsequently creating a health resort that was internationally renowned. . Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen's Cottage, General's House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, St Andrew's Hotel and Town Post Office. New hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style. Visitors to the city can wallow in its nostalgia of bygone days by visiting the landmark buildings. Many private homes maintain their old English-style lawns and gardens.