Ellla is a hill town in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. It is popular for its cooler climate and scenery of cloud covered hills, cascades and tea plantations due to its higher location. Travelers really love to visit Ella because of it’s beautiful nature and hiking experiences. As well as there are unique and scenic railways and railway stations, railway hiking is also famous here. Here we have recommended some activities and places to visit in Ella.
Nine Arches Bridge
It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction. As mentioned above, the scenic railway could be seen in Ella. Nine arch bridge is also a part of it. You could have different types of photos here and getting pictures of a train and the bridge is more popular among travelers. About six times a day, the trains cross the bridge. The exact times in Sri Lanka are constantly changing but You shouldn’t wait long to train there. It is a great place to take photos and you can buy food and drink in small cafes.
Little Adam’s peak
You may enjoy your hike from the bottom of the mountain because of It’s fascinating surroundings. In the first few minutes, you could enjoy the local village and tea plantations and Ella can get foggy and rainy so it’s best to do your hikes early in the morning before the fog rolls in. This will definitely be an unforgettable experience for you and you may have better relaxation as well with the views.
Ella Rock
Ella rock hiking could be defined as the main influence of travelers to visit Ella. The walk from the bottom to the top takes 2 hours. You may try this on your own or using a guide, but please make sure you ask someone you trust, such as your tour guide.
Ravana Fall
Ella is renowned for its picturesque waterfalls. Ravana Falls is one of the most significant because of its accessibility to the town center. The Ravana Fall is a quick 10-minute drive from Ella town and located near the main road. It’s better to visit in the middle of the day because you could have a fresh shower and a dip with cold water. This may really give you a better escape from the heat. A half-day tour that includes pool swimming in the upper Ravana Falls is also possible. Falls have therefore become a popular location, where both locals and foreigners stop to enjoy this natural part and a cool-down in the water.
