Geography and climate in Nuwara Eliya
Rating: 7,9/10 (877 votes)  Geography The town of Nuwara Eliya is called a high-mountain resort, it is located at 1884 meters above sea level at one of the highest peaks of the island. In translation"Nuwara Eliya" means"above the clouds." Indeed, this resort is located on the territory of the high-mountainous tea region and is considered one of the "highest" in the world. The city is distant from the capital at 180 kilometers (about three hours drive). Nuwara Eliya is distinguished by its magnificent nature: mountain landscapes, valleys, meadows, tea plantations - all this exotic will not leave indifferent any tourist. You can get to the resort from Colombo by train to Nanu Oya settlement, and then by bus. Nuwara Eliya time zone: GMT + 5.30 (+ 1.5 hours with Moscow) . Climate Nuwara Eliya has a mild favorable climate, the weather here is warm and in winter and in summer. The average temperature from December to February is +22 ... + 31 ° С, from June to August fluctuates in the region +25 ... + 29 ° С. Due to the mild weather conditions, it was here that the British came to rest from the heat of the capital. This custom was called the"April season". After the British left, the locals took over.  We also recommend reading Geography and climate in Hikkaduwa Topic: Geography and climate in Nuwara Eliya. |
