Iconic scenic beauty of Ambewela in central Sri Lanka

Ambewela – Fresh air, beautiful viewpoints and fresh milk

Ambewela – Fresh air, beautiful viewpoints and fresh milk

✈️ Why should you visit Sigiriya?

Ambewela is a picturesque village in Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya district, often called “Little New Zealand” due to its lush green pastures, cool climate, and prominent dairy farms.
  • “Little New Zealand” Ambiance: Often referred to as “Little New Zealand,” Ambewela offers a unique European-like landscape with vast green pastures, cool climate, and English-style cottages, contrasting sharply with the typical Sri Lankan scenery.
  • A beautiful social media photography spot with windmills in the background: The misty setting with large wind turbines built on a beautiful grassland is a popular spot for social media photography.
  • Premier Dairy Farming Hub: It is home to Sri Lanka’s only milk powder factory and two prominent animal husbandries, Ambewela Farm and New Zealand Farm, which are vital for the country’s dairy production, housing high-yielding Friesian and Ayrshire cows.
  • Scenic & High-Altitude Location: Situated at an elevation of over 6,000 feet, Ambewela boasts breathtaking scenic landscapes, including wide grasslands, and is en route to Horton Plains National Park, featuring the deep World’s End cliff.
  • Birdwatching and Wildlife Sanctuary: As an Important Bird Area of Sri Lanka, Ambewela is a popular spot for birdwatching and is surrounded by forests home to diverse mammals like Sambar Deer and Leopard.

Entity

Government

Entrance

Free

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Water

Available

Restaurants

Available

Toilets

Available

District: Nuwara Eliya

Reach

Any vehicle

Road Quality

Good

Public Transport

Available

Cattle grazing at Ambewela dairy farm surrounded by foggy hills
Close-up view of cows at Ambewela New Zealand farm
Cool climate and misty skies over Ambewela attractions
Scenic landscape of Ambewela valley with blue skies and pastures

Guidelines

Dress Warmly: Ambewela is one of the coldest areas in Sri Lanka, especially early mornings and evenings. Be Cautious on Narrow, Foggy Roads: Roads to Ambewela are steep, winding, and often foggy. Accidents can happen if you drive carelessly.