The second-largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka is the Hakgala Botanical Garden. It is part of the Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve, and was established 1861. The garden is home to many different species of plants, including some exotic animals. There are several sections that each section covers, which include ferns, cacti and orchids. It is located on the Badulla Highway, about 5 km from Nuwara Eliya. According to Hindu epic, "The Ramayana", the Hakgala Gardens actually was 'Ashok Vatika". The climate is mostly cool to moderately warm because these gardens are located on elevated ground.

Lake Gregory is a local reservoir located in Nuwara Eliya. Tourists love to visit the lake and take part in some of its recreational activities. The British era saw Sir William Gregory as the name of the lake in 1873. You can hire boats to explore the lake.

The farm is also known as New Zealand Farm. It's a hub for organic activities in the beautiful Ambewela hill station landscape. Ambewela is known for its lush green fields and rugged mountains. The bright blue sky also gives it the title of "Little New Zealand". It is pleasant to drive along the scenic route, which takes you past vegetable farms, lakes, and forests. World's End is a famous attraction in the area. It is a cliff that has a depth of over 1200m. Visitors often use this spot to take pictures.