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Ella

A laid-back highland town surrounded by tea plantations, iconic rock formations, and cascading waterfalls. Ella is the heart of Sri Lanka's Uva Province - a favourite base for trekkers, photographers, and slow travellers alike.

Top Destinations in 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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  • Ella Rock viewpoint overlooking Ella Gap and surrounding mountainsHiking Trail

    Ella Rock

    Ella Rock is a scenic hiking trail near Ella town, known for its rewarding summit views and varied terrain through railway tracks, tea estates, and forest paths.

    193 km from ColomboModerate
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  • Little Adam's Peak summit view overlooking Ella Gap and surrounding hillsHiking Trail

    Little Adam's Peak

    Little Adam's Peak is a short and accessible hike near Ella town, offering some of the best panoramic views in Sri Lanka with minimal effort.

    200 km from ColomboEasy
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  • Demodara Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by lush green jungle in EllaViewpoint

    Demodara Nine Arch Bridge

    The Nine Arch Bridge is a historic railway viaduct in Ella, built entirely with stone and brick, offering one of Sri Lanka's most photographed viewpoints.

    201 km from ColomboEasy
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Map of Ella