3-Day Itinerary

3 Days in the Ella Highlands

A compact highland circuit taking in Ella's famous waterfalls, the dramatic viewpoints of Horton Plains, and a full-day hike to Sri Lanka's second highest peak.

Day 1 - Waterfalls Around Ella

  • Ravana Ella Falls beside the Wellawaya-Ella road in Badulla DistrictWaterfall

    Ravana Ella Falls

    Ravana Ella Falls (also spelled Rawana Ella) is a 25 m high roadside waterfall located along the Wellawaya-Ella highway in Badulla District.

    213 km from ColomboEasy

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  • Diyakerella Waterfall cascading through jungle in Meemure with Laggala Mountain backdropWaterfall

    Diyakerella Waterfall

    Diyakerella Waterfall is a 45 m high waterfall located in Meemure village in Kandy District, flowing through dense jungle beneath the Knuckles mountain range.

    195 km from ColomboModerate

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Day 2 - Horton Plains

  • Great World's End cliff at Horton Plains with dramatic vertical dropViewpoint

    The Great World's End - Horton Plains

    The Great World's End is a sheer escarpment inside Horton Plains National Park, offering one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Sri Lanka.

    181 km from ColomboEasy

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  • Kirigalpoththa summit in Horton Plains National ParkHiking Trail

    Kirigalpoththa

    Kirigalpoththa is Sri Lanka's second highest mountain and the tallest peak open to public access, located in Horton Plains National Park.

    181 km from ColomboModerate

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Day 3 - Badulla Valley & Viewpoints

  • Bomburu Ella Waterfall wide cascade in Sita Eliya Kandapola Forest ReserveWaterfall

    Bomburu Ella Waterfall

    Bomburu Ella Waterfall, also known as Parawella Falls, is a 30 m high multi-cascade waterfall located near Galpalama in the Nuwara Eliya District.

    172 km from ColomboEasy

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  • James Taylor's Seat viewpoint at Loolkandura EstateViewpoint

    James Taylor's Seat

    James Taylor's Seat is a historic viewpoint located within Loolkandura Estate near Deltota, recognized as the first commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka.

    147 km from ColomboEasy

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