Badulla · Uva Province
Ella
A mountain village of trails, viewpoints and railway bridges.
Ella is a small village with huge views. Trails lead through tea gardens to ridges overlooking the Ella Gap, where the hills fall away toward the southern plains.
Watch the blue train curve across the nine stone arches of Demodara's bridge, then hop aboard for one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys.
Don't miss in Ella
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ella Rock hike
- Ravana Falls
Places & Sites to Visit in Ella
Ella Rock
Follow railway tracks and tea paths to a cliff edge where the land drops away to the southern plains.
Little Adam's Peak
An easy, joyful climb through tea gardens to a ridge with sweeping views over the Ella Gap.
Nine Arch Bridge
A graceful stone viaduct in the jungle — wait for the blue train to rumble across its arches.
Ravana Falls
A tiered waterfall wrapped in the legend of the Ramayana, tumbling right beside the road.
Ella Spice Garden
A small spice garden on the Ella–Wellawaya road.
Demodara Loop
Nearby excursion · about 8 km from Ella
A railway line that loops under itself near Demodara.
Activities & Experiences in Ella
Ziplining
Fly over tea-covered valleys on a line strung high above the hill country.
Hill Country Train
Lean out of an open door as the train curves past waterfalls, tea estates and tiny mountain stations.
Ella Rock Hike
The longer climb along the railway line to the top of Ella Rock.
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