lake Gregory


The Lake Gregory

Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake AreaGregory Lake in Sri Lanka One of the  Historic Landmark in Nuwara Eliya

In the heart of tea country, Gregory Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities, which make it extremely popular with both foreign tourists and locals. When you visit, you can boat, horseback ride around the like, or take a leisurely stroll along the area's 5 km (3.1 mi) path. You'll find several food vendors selling snacks here, so you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by lush scenery and cooled by a fresh mountain breeze. Using our custom trip planner, Nuwara Eliya attractions like Gregory Lake can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

Gregory Lake is a serene environment, complete with a stretch of green grass and grazing horses where countless visitors go to unwind. Here, along the lake you will see groups either enjoying a family picnic, riding horses, on a paddle boat or taking a leisurely stroll.




 
Take a boat ride on Gregory Lake
Gregory Lake is a huge lake in the middle of the Nuwara Eliya. There is a calm park next to it with walkways and benches to rest on. There are horses roaming which are offered for rides, plus for a few hundred rupees, tourists can take a 20-minute speedboat ride on the lake. The cool air is lovely on the water and the sights are unbeatable. Gregory Lake was created by Governor William Gregory between 1872 and 1877. It was used for watersports during the British colonial period.







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