Great Western Mountain
#66 among destinations in Sri Lanka
Facts and practical information
Great Western Mountain is the 8th highest mountain in Sri Lanka. It is located in Nuwara Eliya District. Its trail is ranked as difficult due to its steep incline and difficult, unclear path. ()
Nuwara EliyaSri Lanka
Great Western Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Devon Falls, St. Clair's Falls, Victoria Park, Pidurutalagala.
Natural attraction, WaterfallDevon Falls, Talawakelle
115 min walk • Devon Falls, a breathtaking cascade located in the verdant city of Talawakelle, Sri Lanka, is a natural marvel that captivates tourists with its sheer beauty and serene environment. The waterfall is one of the most renowned in the country, offering a spectacular sight...
Natural attraction, WaterfallSt. Clair's Falls, Talawakelle
85 min walk • St. Clair's Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.
ParkVictoria Park, Nuwara Eliya
131 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...
Tallest mountain peak in Sri LankaPidurutalagala, Nuwara Eliya
152 min walk • Pidurutalagala, standing majestically in the city of Nuwara Eliya, is a beacon for both local and international adventurers seeking the tranquility and breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka's highest mountain. Rising to an impressive elevation of 2,524 meters (8,281 feet)...
ChurchHoly Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya
127 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...
Memorial, Colonial architectureQueen's Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
122 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.
Memorial, Colonial architecturePrime Minister's Lodge, Nuwara Eliya
120 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.
MemorialNuwara Eliya Post Office, Nuwara Eliya
127 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainOne Tree Hill, Nuwara Eliya
121 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.
Botanical garden, ParkHakgala Botanical Garden
155 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, WaterfallDunsinane Falls, Nuwara Eliya
82 min walk • Dunsinane Falls is a waterfall in Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. It is situated in Pundaluoya village and between the Tea estates known as Dunsinan and Sheen. Therefore sometimes this falls is called as Dunsinane Sheen falls. The waterfall is created by the Pundalu Oya river which is a tributary of Kotmale Oya.
Nuwara Eliya