Ella is a small town located in the hill country of the Sri Lanka and located in the Central part of the country and around 200Km (5.5 hours) away from the Colombo City. Ella is situated at an elevation of 1041m above the mean sea level. Ella is one of the most popular destinations among the tourist, due to the amazing landscape, temperate climate and greenish environment.
01. Ella rock
Ella rock is a cliff located close proximity to the Ella town. Hiking Ella rock is one of the main activity that can be done while visiting Ella town. Overall hiking is around 10 Km and will take around 3 to 4 hours from the Ella town.
02. Little Adam’s peak
Little Adam’s peak is a mountain cliff located 1.5 Km away from the Ella town. Hiking Little Adam’s peak one of the most popular activity among the tourist. Beautiful sceneries, Stunning landscape, mountain ranges can be seen in the top of the cliff. Hike will takes around 30 minutes from the main road. On your way to Little Adam’s peak you may enjoy the Ravana Pool club and flying Ravana Zip-line.
03. Nine arch bridge
Nine arch bridge is one of the iconographic attraction in Sri Lanka.it is located around 2.5 Km away from the Ella town. During the British colonial period, the railway network started in Sri Lanka and this nine arch bridge was built around 1921.The bridge was built using the bricks, stones and cement, but without the Steel.
04. Ravana waterfall
Ravana waterfall located around 6Km away from the Ella town and located closer to the Ella-Wellawaya main road. Ravana fall is around 25m in height and one of the main tourist attraction in the Ella area.
05. Train ride
Local Train ride in the Sri Lanka is one of the main tourist attractions. Especially the train ride from the Kandy to Ella is the most scenic ride in Sri Lanka and it is one of the most scenic train rides in the world. Since the train is going through the hilly areas the speed is less, but the things to observe are more. Train will pass by lots of Tea gardens, mountains, forest areas, towns, waterfalls, rivers and many more beautiful places. Due to the demand reserving a train ticket must be done few weeks prior to the required date.