[2024 Nuwara Eliya Attraction] Travel Guide for Lake Gregory (Updated Oct)

Boat Paddling on beautiful Lake Gregory 🇱🇰

Lake Gregory is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873 in order to make more land available for the expansion of the town. We spent a leisure evening in Gregory Park located west of Lake Gregory. A small entrance fee to Gregory Park applies to foreigners. Other than taking a stroll or having a picnic in the park, you can also hire a speedboat or paddle boat to go out on the lake. You can even ride a horse in the park! There are several food stalls in the park selling local delicacies. We had a fun time exploring the lake by hiring swan-shaped pedal boats. My children also got to ride on a pony. Location: XQ4G+PX6, Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka #srilanka #nuwaraeliya #lake #gregory #park #boat #reservoir #boating #tripblazers

Reflections on Gregory Lake: Nuwara Eliya's Serene Gem

#hiddengems My visit to Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya was a soul-stirring experience. This picturesque lake, nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka's hill country, offered a tranquil escape from the world. As I strolled along its shores, I was mesmerized by the majestic mountains, lush greenery, and serene waters. A leisurely boat ride, horseback ride, or simply sitting by the lake's edge, all offered a chance to unwind and reconnect with nature. Gregory Lake's unspoiled beauty, cool climate, and warm hospitality make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Its calming ambiance will leave you refreshed, revitalized, and yearning for more.

Lake Gregory

Lake Gregory is located in the heart of the tea country of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The lake was constructed in 1873 and named after the then Governor of Sri Lanka, the British Sir William Gregory. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Lake Gregory region. The lake covers an area of 91.2 hectares and has a beautiful environment, especially in the early morning and evening when a large number of wild birds gather here, creating a beautiful ecological environment. There are many accommodation, dining, and entertainment facilities around the lake, where you can experience horse riding or water activities, and it is also a popular leisure and entertainment spot for locals. Lake Gregory is the largest lake in the town center, with a collection of boutique accommodations, dining, and outdoor activity venues around it. In the morning and evening, the lakeside is crowded with a large number of wild birds, offering a first-class ecological environment, and it is the core area of Nuwara Eliya, a beloved leisure and entertainment spot for locals. Lake Gregory is quite large, and you can lie on the lawn by the lake to rest and enjoy the rare tranquility. Don't forget to take beautiful photos in the 'Little England' of the Nuwara lake area; or enjoy a meal at a lakeside restaurant while admiring the beautiful lake view. During the morning and evening, watching the sunrise or sunset by the lake is also a wonderful choice, which is why it attracts tourists from all over the world to visit every year.

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Getting There - Around 5 hour drive from Colombo to the hill country. Getting a train would be a great idea if you have enough time. It’ll take at least 10H to reach there Attractions - Cooling weather, Vegetable farms, Gregory lake Hotels - Lots of hotels around the lake Food & Restaurants - The hotels itself have nice restaurants and around the lake there are many restaurants Shopping - For flowers, Vegetables

Nuwo town center's largest lake sky-like pure blue early morning and dusk is her most beautiful moment no too many tourists lake is leisurely grazing horse / Hh / one year of quiet appearance traffic: you can go to the sudden car, the traffic is very convenient, the location is particularly good to find tickets: 200 rubles, more than 7 o'clock in the morning without tickets, ticket sales People are estimated not to work time reference: 1 to 3 hours other: the best photo time is sunrise and sunset, I was already 7 when I arrived

After a night of rain and wind, when I opened the curtains in the morning, I saw the washed days. There was no trace of impurities in the blue. My heart was happy, and I finally saw the sunny day of Nuwara Eliya. There is still coolness in the air, the grass under the feet is still damp, and there is no other person beside us at Gregory Lake. At this moment, it is quiet. Come to Nuwara Eliya and recommend staying near Gregory Lake. There are many British-style homestays. Its okay to go for a walk by the lake.~ Gregory Lake Tickets 200 rupees, equivalent to about 8 yuan.