Victoria Park (adult/child Rs 1000/500) is a meticulously maintained, 27-acre public garden in the center of Nuwara Eliya, whose main attraction is the impressive array of rare endemic flora. Although the park, named in 1897 to commemorate the 60th year of Queen Victoria's reign, is open year-round, you may catch it in full bloom from March to May and August to September. Come close to opening time (7am) and bring your binoculars to spot the gray-headed canary flycatcher, velvet-fronted nuthatch and endemics such as the yellow-eared bulbul.

At the far end of the park are a small playground and a miniature train.

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