Glorious Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

The arrival at the charming Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya was bliss with a steaming hot cup of tea, after the notorious, nauseating, drive up the steep mountain slopes. The immediate drop in temperature was refreshing as we walked into the lobby and up the staircase into our elegant, cosy rooms.

         

We were overwhelmed by the beautiful banquet hall with delectable dishes from all parts of the world, decorated with cute carvings.

We soon met Chef Viraj and Chef Priyantha who were extremely vigilant during my son's meal preparations and not only made delicious soups, Chinese noodles and but were experts at well balanced western dishes too.

The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya has a spectacular selection of teas and a highly acclaimed High Tea menu.

Thanks to both Chefs my son was able to enjoy a complete allergen free extravagant and delicious menu suiting his dietary requirements, coupled with his favourite blend of earl grey tea; whilst we sat with him enjoying the standard eclectic, 3-tiered exquisite menu.


An adventure soon followed with the tea trail walk and enjoying the picturesque, serenity of the Pedro Tea Estate. We were educated on tea quality and grading inside the factory and then enjoyed tea leaf picking - quite a humbling experience....thank you to all the tea plantation workers....so we can enjoy that steaming hot cup of tea from the comfort of our cosy sofa!








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