Situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the tea industry. Once a pleasure retreat of the European planters the town is still very much an English town with many English style bungalows and buildings. Nuwara Eliya is a good escape for those who miss cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year. Local tourists flock to this town in their 'season' from March to May when it is the hottest duration for the town, April being the busiest. Nuwara Eliya offers many activities for tourists including visits to tea plantations golfing, horse riding, boating, hiking and of course exploring the beauty of the landscaped gardens, waterfalls and plateaus. Province Central Province District Nuwara Eliya District Government • Type Municipal Council Area • Urban 13 km2 (5 sq mi) Elevation 1,868 m (6,128 ft) Population (2011 census) • City 27,500 • Density 3,197/km2 (8,280/sq mi) Time zone Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30) Postcode 22200 Area code(s) 052 Coordinates: 6°58′0″N 80°46′0″E