This photo was taken as part of a photo project by Wikimedia Community User Group Sri Lanka, covering current/future hydroelectric dams (and its surroundings) in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces of Sri Lanka. User:Rehman handled the photography, while User:Azeez and User:PasinduBR handled the logistics/planning of routes. Description of photo: Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya. Further informatio
Hill Country

Visit lakes and reservoirs framed by mountain landscapes.

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CategoryHill Country
Featured places5
Generally bestGenerally January to April
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Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Gregory Lake

    Nuwara Eliya

    Gregory Lake is a reservoir within Nuwara Eliya, bordered by walking areas, gardens and the town's highland landscape.

    This photo was taken as part of a photo project by Wikimedia Community User Group Sri Lanka, covering current/future hydroelectric dams (and its surroundings) in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces of Sri Lanka. User:Rehman handled the photography, while User:Azeez and User:PasinduBR handled the logistics/planning of routes. Description of photo: Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya. Further informatio
    Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya)
  2. 02

    Kandy Lake

    Kandy Lake lies beside the Temple of the Tooth, with a lakeside walking route around the centre of the city.

    Lac de Kandy (Sri Lanka)
    Kandy Lake
  3. 03

    Castlereagh Reservoir

    near Hatton

    Castlereagh Reservoir lies near Hatton, with tea estates and settlements along its steep shores.

    This photo was taken as part of a photo project by Wikimedia Community User Group Sri Lanka, covering current/future hydroelectric dams (and its surroundings) in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces of Sri Lanka. User:Rehman handled the photography, while User:Azeez and User:PasinduBR handled the logistics/planning of routes. Description of photo: Castlereigh Dam. Further information on the subj
    Castlereigh Reservoir
  4. 04

    Kotmale Reservoir

    Kotmale Reservoir occupies a valley in the central hills, formed by a hydroelectric dam on the Kotmale Oya.

    This photo was taken as part of a photo project by Wikimedia Community User Group Sri Lanka, covering current/future hydroelectric dams (and its surroundings) in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces of Sri Lanka. User:Rehman handled the photography, while User:Azeez and User:PasinduBR handled the logistics/planning of routes. Description of photo: View of Kotmale Dam from downstream. Further inf
    Kotmale Dam
  5. 05

    Victoria Reservoir

    near Digana

    Victoria Reservoir lies east of Kandy, where the Mahaweli River is impounded within a steep-sided valley.

    Victoria Dam, the largest dam, and the largest hydroelectric power station of Sri Lanka.
    Victoria Dam (Sri Lanka)

Good to know

The highlands are much cooler than the coast, and mist or rain can roll in at any time of year — pack layers and a light rain jacket. Reserved seats on the hill-country trains can sell out, so we book them early.

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