The cool and salubrious central Sri Lankan hills is sought after by many and the area has many places abounding in natural beauty. Nuwara Eliya or ‘Little England’ lies among the misty central Sri Lankan mountains. It is an extremely popular holiday destination especially during the ‘Nuwara Eliya Season’ in April and May. Hotel Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka denotes many options and for those looking for cozy comfort in cool climates, Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze would be a good choice.
When in Nuwara Eliya a visit to the nearby Haggala Botanical Garden would be an enjoyable experience. The Garden derives its name from the Haggala Mountain (Haggala means ‘jaw rock’) which towers above it and the surrounding forest area. Located on the Badulla- Nuwara Eliya main road and contiguous to the Haggala Strict Natural Reserve, the Garden sits at an altitude of 5,400 feet above sea level. What was originally a cinchona and then tea experimental station was turned into a garden in 1884.Today, the Garden boasts of over 10,000 species of flora. Among the magnificent trees are Monterey Cypresses from California and old cedars. The rose garden has over 100 varieties of roses while the Spice Garden has nutmeg trees planted in 1840.The Glass House is home to begonias, primulas etc., while the Cactus House has over 800 varieties. The Orchid House has an unimaginable range of the exotic blooms while hardy orchid plants around it boasts of Grammatophyllum speciosum , the world’s largest orchid and the green orchid. Gladioli, agapanthus and other plants of the same kind bloom in the Bulb Garden while ferns of many types flourish in the garden. Annual flowers are planted according to height and colour in the Flower Garden while a separate section is given to aloe vera vegetation.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
