Nuwara Eliya

Lake Gregory

Lake Gregory is situated along the Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway in the heart of Nuwara Eliya city.

Distance from Nuwara Eliya – 1.7 km (3 minutes)

Lake Gregory is situated along the Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway in the heart of Nuwara Eliya city. This artificial lake offers boat rides and various water related activities for visitors of Nuwara Eliya. It is also known as Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir and is an iconic attractions in Nuwara Eliya. Lake Gregory was constructed by the British Governor, Sir William Gregory in 1873.

Getting to Lake Gregory

From Nuwara Eliya travel approximately 1.7 km along the Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway to reach the Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya.

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