{"id":287,"date":"2024-12-09T18:49:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/?p=287"},"modified":"2025-07-21T17:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T17:42:53","slug":"shanthipura-view-point-in-nuwara-eliya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/shanthipura-view-point-in-nuwara-eliya\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanthipura View Point in Nuwara Eliya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shanthipura is a scenic village located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. It is notable for being the highest village in the country, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,180 meters (7,152 feet) above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, Pidurutalagala mountain was not visible due to strong mist conditions when we visited the Shanthipura View point. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How to Reach Shanthipura View Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shanthipura is located about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away from Nuwara Eliya town, accessible via a winding road that offers breathtaking views. Also, you can visit Shanthipura view point by a public transport bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Views on the way to Shanthipura Village and View Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Nuwara Eliya to Shanthipura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Drive towards Kandy less than 2km from Nuwara Eliya post office until Shanthipura road meets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turn left and drive 2.1 km along the road. Get the Google Map assistance if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You can park the vehicle just near the view point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • View point is just 50m away now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Panoramic views of the surrounding tea estates, valleys, and forests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Perched on the slopes of the Pidurutalagala mountain range, the village offers panoramic views of the surrounding tea estates, valleys, and forests. You can see Pidurutalagala mountain range in a no-mist day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Panoramic Views of the Surrounding Tea Estates and Valleys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    View of Nuwaraeliya City at Shanthipura View Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    A Zoom Photo of Gregory Lake Taken at Shanthipura View Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Climate and Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As part of the Nuwara Eliya region, Shanthipura enjoys a cool climate throughout the year, with temperatures typically ranging between 10\u00b0C and 20\u00b0C (50\u00b0F to 68\u00b0F). This low temperature is a real blessing to cultivate vegetables throughout the year successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Successful Vegetable Crop in Shanthipura Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Because visiting Shanthipura village and viewpoint will only take about 1.5 hour time period, do not forget to visit there. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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