Wind through Sri Lanka's spectacular tea country on the unforgettable drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. Past tea estates, waterfalls, and misty mountain views — this is one of the world's great scenic drives.
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is approximately 75–80 km by road. The drive takes 2 to 2.5 hours via the A5 highway through Gampola and Ramboda. The road climbs from 500m at Kandy to over 1,800m at Nuwara Eliya, passing breathtaking scenery throughout.
A budget car starts from Rs 4,500, a sedan from Rs 5,500, and a van from Rs 8,000 one way. Round trips with waiting at Nuwara Eliya are available at a discounted rate. All fares are fixed at booking.
The route passes Ramboda Falls (one of Sri Lanka's tallest waterfalls), the Labookellie Tea Estate where you can stop for tea, numerous stunning valley viewpoints, and the iconic Ramboda Pass. Ask your driver to stop at the best viewpoints.
Yes, the A5 highway is well-maintained and our drivers travel this route regularly. Mountain mist can reduce visibility at higher elevations, especially in the evening, so we recommend daytime transfers for the safest and most scenic experience.
Yes. A full-day tour from Kandy visiting the Botanical Gardens, then driving to Nuwara Eliya for lunch and an afternoon tea estate visit, is very doable. We offer this as a custom day tour — contact us to arrange.
The drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya on the A5 highway is widely considered one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful road journeys. As you climb from the Kandy valley, the scenery transforms dramatically — rubber gives way to tea estates, the air cools by 10 degrees, and at Ramboda Pass the views extend across entire mountain ranges.
Nuwara Eliya itself sits at 1,868 metres above sea level and has a distinctly colonial English character — cool climate, horse racing, manicured gardens, and Victorian-era hotels. Our taxis from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya make this journey in comfort and safety. Fixed rates, experienced drivers, 24/7 service. Book at +94 765 603 961.
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