Ella
Sri Lanka · Uva Province · 1041 m
Description
Ella (ඇල්ල) is a scenic mountain town at around 1,040 metres in Sri Lanka’s Uva region, known for its green valleys, tea plantations, waterfalls and forested hills. The surrounding landscape is marked by the historic Nine Arch Bridge, the viewpoints of Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock, and nearby Ravana Falls. Ella combines varied hiking trails and the historic railway through the highlands with cafés, restaurants and small guesthouses. Its cool climate and picturesque setting make it a popular base for exploring the surrounding mountains. Ella brings together nature, tea culture and colonial railway heritage in one of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive highland destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – April
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Highlights
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ella Rock
- Kandy to Ella scenic train ride
- Diyaluma Falls(Day trip)
- Ravana Falls
- Lipton's Seat(Day trip)
- Tea plantations and factory tour around Ella
- Flying Ravana Mega Zipline
- Buduruwagala Temple(Day trip)
- Ravana Cave
- Ella Gap viewpoints
- Demodara Loop and railway station
- Dhowa Rock Temple(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Kithal Ella, Ella, Demodera, Uduwara