Lush green golf course surrounded by misty mountains in hill country

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club: ~$30-50 USD, 3-4 hours. Worth it?

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest golf courses in Asia, established in 1889 during the British colonial era. Set at 1,900 metres elevation in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, the 18-hole course offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Even non-golfers may appreciate the colonial-era clubhouse and grounds.

What It Is

An 18-hole golf course dating to 1889, set in the centre of Nuwara Eliya at nearly 2,000 metres elevation. The course winds through the town with mountain views on all sides. The clubhouse retains its colonial-era character.

Why Visit

For golfers, it is a unique opportunity to play one of Asia's oldest courses in a spectacular mountain setting. The combination of altitude, cool climate, and colonial history makes it unlike any other golf experience in Sri Lanka.

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