''Moon plains'' is known as SANDA THENNA or SANDAGALA THENNA. It is the latest attraction open to public in Nuwara Eliya. This area is now classified as an agricultural and environmental tourism zone by the Municipal Council in Nuwara eliya. This was opened on 25th march 2014. the main attraction of this is the 'Mini Worlds End' at the edge. this gives a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains and the town. This moon plains is a home to wild animals such as well while buffaloes beer and many types of birds. This area is also visited by leopards.
To access this place, we have to take the road to the goverment potato seed farm at 'Seetha eliya' on the upper lake road and have to pass the farm and continue on the newly constructed road to the Moon Plains. The best time to visit this place is from February- April. Especially the place is open from 07.00am - 05.00 pm on all seven days. Until 1990, the Moon Plains was a 400 m long and 30 - 40 m deep valley. Then Nuwara eliya Municipal Council used two Ha from this land to dispose all the Garbage. However, Moon Plains can be named as the one of most natural and beautiful Environment in Sri Lanka.
It's very nice place 😍
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