Hakgala, Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve

Name: Hakgala
Address: Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve, Sri Lanka

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Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Hakgala is a mountain situated in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka at 2,169 m above mean sea level, most parts of the mountain are covered with forest belonging to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve. Hakgala Botanical Garden is situated on the northeastern slope of the Hakgala Mountain. The southwestern side of the mountain has a wet climate compared to the northeastern slope since the southwestern part faces directly to the southwest Monsoon. ()

Elevation: 7116 ftCoordinates: 6°55'1"N, 80°48'45"E

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Nearby attractions include: Victoria Park, Lake Gregory, Galway's Land National Park, Holy Trinity Church.

4.7 miNW
Park
Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya
121 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, amid the rolling hills and misty landscapes of Sri Lanka's central highlands, Victoria Park offers a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts and leisure-seekers alike. This verdant oasis spans approximately 27 acres and stands out as...
3.6 miNW
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
92 min walk • Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Nuwara Eliya, Lake Gregory stands as a serene retreat in the heart of Sri Lanka's picturesque highlands. This man-made reservoir, created in the 19th century under the British colonial rule, has since become an idyllic destination...
4.2 miNW
Park
Galway's Land National Park, Nuwara Eliya
107 min walk • Nestled in the misty highlands of Sri Lanka's central province, Galway's Land National Park is a haven for biodiversity and a testament to the lush montane ecosystems of the region. Located in the picturesque city of Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England" due to its...
4.4 miNW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya
114 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, amidst the lush tea country of Sri Lanka, stands the venerable Holy Trinity Church. This Anglican church, a testament to the city's colonial heritage, carries with it the tranquility and grace characteristic of the old English...
1.1 miN
Temple
Seetha Amman Temple
29 min walk • Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya.
2.5 miNE
Scenic waterfall reached by hiking
Bomburu Ella, Nuwara Eliya
63 min walk • Bomburu Ella, also known as Perawella Falls, is a waterfall at Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It is located near the border of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts, approximately 15 km from Welimada town.
0.9 miNE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nuwara Eliya
22 min walk • Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. The garden is contiguous to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.
5 miNW
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Queen's Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
128 min walk • Queen's Cottage is a country house near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is the vacationing and country residence of the President of Sri Lanka. Located within the limits of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council along the Queen Elizabeth Drive, it is a protected monument under the Antiquities Ordinance.
5.1 miNW
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Prime Minister's Lodge, Nuwara Eliya
132 min walk • Prime Minister's Lodge is a country house in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is the vacationing and country residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Located within the limits of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council along the Queen Elizabeth Drive, in close proximity to the Queen's Cottage.
4.9 miNW
Memorial
Nuwara Eliya Post Office, Nuwara Eliya
126 min walk • The Nuwara Eliya Post Office is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya and is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka.
4.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
One Tree Hill, Nuwara Eliya
113 min walk • One Tree Hill is a 2,100-metre-high mountain situated in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. It is the 10th highest mountain in Sri Lanka.