Somerset Estate valley, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Peduruthalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka seen across the Somerset valley

Road leading down to the valley

Tea halt 

The drive down to the Somerset Estate valley, Nuwara Eliya.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4O2bY2axTo

Entertainment at Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Boats for hire, Gregory's Lake.

Bicycles for hire.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PuriqDwk5s

Alpine Hotel, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

The facade of Alpine Hotel

The Reception desk

The Pub in the hotel

The twin bed-room

The view near the Terrace.

The Alpine Hotel is a nice cosy place to stay, opposite the race course on the Badulla Road.

Snaps:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZKMbNzAjy8

Gardens, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Dating back to the British Colonial times more than one hundred years, this garden in the centre of Nuwara Eliya draws many visitors. Entrance fee Rs.100/- Sri Lankans and Rs.300/- for foreigners.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_aGjr-F4vY

Roses at the Nuwara Eliya Gardens, Sri Lanka.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYp1cwzWkg8

Dahlias at the Gardens, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Photos of Dahlias in one bed as a video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4J38bue7_g

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

The Race-course, Nuwara Eliya.

The Post Office, Nuwara Eliya.

Flowers on a terrace, Nuwara Eliya.

Colonial British Era buildings and well tended flower beds are the hall mark of Nuwara Eliya. It is best visited in April or August when the climate is warmer.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHUFQAi-adQ