Captivating Views at Shanthipura View Point

Getting There

• Walking

  Start from the center of Nuwara Eliya, specifically at the Nuwara Eliya Post Office. Head east on Post Office Road until you reach the junction with the Main Street. Take a left onto Main Street and continue walking straight until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A5 road towards Kandy. Walk for about 1.5 kilometers until you see a sign indicating Shanthipura. Turn right onto the road leading up to Shanthipura. Continue walking up this road, which is steep in some areas, for about 2 kilometers. You'll see signs directing you to the Shanthipura View Point. Follow these signs and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the main bus station in Nuwara Eliya, take a local bus heading towards Kandy. Inform the conductor that you want to get off at Shanthipura. The bus ride will take approximately 20 minutes. Once you get off, follow the directions for walking as mentioned above: walk up the road to reach the Shanthipura View Point, which is about 1 kilometer from the bus stop.

• Tuk-Tuk

  Hail a tuk-tuk from anywhere in Nuwara Eliya and tell the driver you want to go to Shanthipura View Point. The journey will take around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Make sure to negotiate the fare beforehand, and you can ask the driver to wait for you at the viewpoint if you plan to return with the same tuk-tuk.