Sri Lanka is an island state lying at the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent. Set in the midst of azure blue waters, it is often referred to as the Emerald Isle because of its verdant landscapes, rich forests and natural reserves.

Besides nature’s bounties, this tear drop shaped nation is famous for its tea gardens and the Ceylon tea which is exported to many countries. The rolling hills of Sri Lanka are covered with some of the most famous tea plantations of the world which had been originally planted by British colonials who found the weather and the soil of its hill slopes ideal for growing tea.

While there are six major tea growing regions in Sri Lanka, the plantations of Nuwara Eliya in the north-central part of the country are reputed to produce the finest teas. Located at an average height of 6000 feet, the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya are surrounded by breathtaking valleys and misty mountain peaks. Moreover the town of Nuwara Eliya still possess much of the charm of old colonial British culture since it used to be the holiday resort of former British planters. All these make for great tourism opportunities and visitors to this lovely town can check out www.ooaha.com for best Nuwara Eliya hotel deals.