Nuwara Eliya is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya attracts tourists from Sri Lanka as well as many other parts of the world due to its mild climate and favorable environmental conditions for the tourism industry.
The Victoria Dam is a two-arched dam located 6 km from the town of Teldeniya on the upper reaches of the Mahaweli River. This is the tallest dam in Sri Lanka and supplies 210 MW to the largest hydropower plant in Sri Lanka. Victoria Dam is 122 meters high, 520 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 25 meters wide with a base.