Sri Lanka
Destinations
From ancient cities and sacred temples to tea-covered mountains, national parks and tropical beaches, Sri Lanka offers a remarkable variety of experiences within one island. Explore the places our guests ask for most and where every great itinerary begins.
Things to Do in Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella draws visitors for its green hills, elevated viewpoints and relaxed mountain-town atmosphere. Learn about places to explore around Ella and https://serenlankatravels.com/destinations/ella use the related tour information to plan the hill-country portion of your trip.
Ella distils the hill country into one small, laid-back town. Trains curve across the Nine Arches Bridge, short walks lead to enormous views from Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock, and waterfalls tumble beside the road down to the plains.
It is the final stop on the classic hill-country railway and a natural pivot between the mountains and the south coast or Yala.
Why VisitElla
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock walks
- Ravana Falls
- Relaxed café culture with mountain views
Best time to visit
January to April and June to September; weather changes fast at any time.
Suggested length of stay
2 nights
Getting there
About 2 hours from Nuwara Eliya; 3.5 hours by scenic train from Kandy.
ExploreNearby
Nuwara Eliya
'Little England' – a cool-climate hill station of tea estates, colonial architecture, rose gardens and misty mornings at nearly 1,900 metres.
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Yala
Sri Lanka's most famous national park – leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles across a landscape of scrub, lagoons and beach.
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Kitulgala
Sri Lanka's adventure playground on the Kelani River – white-water rafting, canyoning, jungle trails and the filming location of The Bridge on the River Kwai.
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