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Nuwara Eliya was built entirely during the 19th
century and its architecture mimics that of an English
country town, with red-brick walls and mock-Tudor
half-timbering. Though the British planters and
officials who found Nuwara Eliya a congenial place
to escape from the heat of the lowlands are long
gone, Sri Lanka's well-to-do still migrate to its
cool climes during the hottest parts of the year
and especially during the Sinhalese New Year holidays
in April. With mountain forests, wilderness areas
and national parks in easy reach - starting from
the center Nuwara Eliya is a very popular base for
bird watchers and eco tourists. It also has an adequate
18-hole golf course. |
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