Eagles’ Viewpoint in Shanthipura (ශාන්තිපුර ඊගල්ස් නැරඹුම් මැදිරිය)

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Eagles' Viewpoint, the scenic overlook in Shanthipura village—the highest elevated village in the country in Nuwara Eliya. — Eagles’ Viewpoint, is the scenic overlook in Shanthipura village—the highest elevated village in the country in Nuwara Eliya.

The Eagles’ Viewpoint, a newly established scenic overlook in Shanthipura village—the highest elevated village in Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya District—offers stunning panoramic views of the picturesque landscape. Visitors can marvel at the rolling hills covered in vibrant tea plantations, lush greenery, and the majestic backdrop of distant mountain ranges.

Shanthipura, the highest village in Sri Lanka located 6300 feet (1920 meters) above sea level, was established in the 1960s by T. William Fernando, a former Member of Parliament for Nuwara Eliya. In 1980, then-Prime Minister R. Premadasa provided improved infrastructure to the area and renamed it Mudungala, though it continues to be widely known as Shanthipura.

The Viewpoint, a longstanding vantage point in the area, was recently upgraded with a multi-storied viewing platform built and managed by the Sri Lanka Air Force. The viewpoint features two main sections: a viewing platform and the Eagles’ Lounge at the top. The lounge offers a more exclusive experience, with comfortable seating and services provided by a Barista Café.

Lying just 4 km from Nuwara Eliya town, it takes just 10-15 minutes to travel to this viewpoint with breathtaking views of valleys, tea plantations, and distant mountain ranges.

Ticket Prices for Eagles’ Viewpoint in Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya (2025)

Description	Price
Viewing Deck (ground and first floor)
Local – Adults	LKR 100
Local – Children (12 years and less)	LKR 50
Foreign – Adults	USD 5
Foreign – Children (12 years and less)	USD 2
Eagles’ Lounge (Entire Area including top deck)
Local – Adults	LKR 500
Local – Children (12 years and less)	LKR 200
Foreign – Adults	USD 10
Foreign – Children (12 years and less)	USD 2

Ticket Price Schedule as of January 2025

Best Time to Visit Eagles’ Viewpoint in Shanthipura

The ideal time to visit the viewpoint is in the early morning, just before the mist rolls in and obscures the scenery. During this time, the sunlight creates an enchanting glow over the hills. It’s best to steer clear of misty days when the fog lingers and blocks the view all day long.

Also See

eaglesviewpoint.lk (official site)

View of Nuwara Eliya town from the Shanthipura Viewpoint

Eagles Launge, the scenic overlook in Shanthipura village—the highest elevated village in the country in Nuwara Eliya.

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Travelling to Eagles’ Viewpoint in Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya

Route From Nuwara Eliya to Eagles’ Viewpoint in Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya

Distance: 3.8 km
Travel Time: 10 minutes
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