Showing posts with label Nuwara ELiya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nuwara ELiya. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Victoria Park Nuwara-eliya - නුවරඑළිය වික්ටෝරියා උද්‍යානය


Originally Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya was the research center of the Hakgala Botanical Garden and subsequently it was renamed after Queen Victoria in 1897. It covers about 27 acres of land and best to visit during the flowering season from March to May and August to September.

Victoria Park Nuwaraeliya

The Nanu Oya River runs through the park, creating number of small lakes.

Victoria Park Nuwaraeliya

Number of bird species can be observed in the park. Velvet fronted nuthatch, grey head canary fly catcher are some of them.

Victoria Park Nuwaraeliya

Small children's play ground is at the far end of the park.

Victoria Park Nuwaraeliya

Littering is a major problem inside the park. So please be respectful to take only the memories and not to leave anything in the park.

Monday, July 13, 2020