The beautiful Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is located in the mild climates of Sri Lanka’s ‘garden city’ Nuwara Eliya. The 18-hole course was set up in the late 19th century and enjoys a scenic spot on a hillock.
Nuwara Eliya is one of the country’s top holiday destinations. An oasis in a tropical paradise the city is loved by locals for its cool-climates. A good hotel in Nuwara Eliya are offering luxury to budget accommodation would be Jetwing St. Andrew’s.
Located in a converted country house the luxurious hotel oozes up-country charm. Surrounded by mountains and valleys the hotel offers well-appointed rooms and suites for a cosy stay.
After an invigorating game you can savour a delicious tea in the lush gardens of the club, or cosy up in the comfortable lobby. The friendly staff will soon have you relaxed and enjoying the comforts of this timeless country club.
The invigorating mountain air is very conducive for relaxing while added activities of hiking and cycling across the hilly countryside is loved by many visitors.
The city is about 170kms from the main Bandaranaike International Airport. Lovingly referred to as ‘Little England’ the city is resplendent of typical English style cottages, rolling hills and lush tea estates. If you visit in April the city will welcome you in a riot of colour as the well-manicured laws of the country houses gear up for the annual flower shows.
Miniature horse races at the race-course, strawberry picking at the strawberry farm and visiting the nearby Hakgala Gardens are treats not to be missed.
The busy city centre is jam packed with little road side stalls selling all manner of goodies while the relaxing environs of Lake Gregory is ideal for enjoying a quiet boat ride amidst beautiful scenery.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
