20 Best Places to Visit in Ella, Sri Lanka Visual Story

By Raeesha Ikram

Introduction

20 Best Places to Visit in Ella, Sri Lanka Visual Story

This list covers the 20 best places to visit in Ella and around, from waterfalls...

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Places to Visit in Ella, Sri Lanka

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Ella Rock

Some people love Ella Rock for the hiking challenge it offers, while others get excited...

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Nine Arches Bridge

A trip to Ella wouldn't be complete without a visit to the iconic Nine Arches...

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Little Adam's Peak

Little Adam's Peak is one of the top places to visit in Ella. It offers...

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Nil Diya Pokuna

Translated to "blue water pond," Nil Diya Pokuna is a pool located within another cave...

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Go Zip-lining to see the Ella Gap

Nature-bound Ella has a fair share of activities for thrill-seekers. The Flying Ravana Zipline is...

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An ATV Bike Tour to visit the 'Ravana Lookout'

If you are looking for more action-packed activities to do in Ella, here's a great...

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Ella Spice Garden

If you are looking for more fun activities to do in Ella, how about visiting...

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Café Chill

You will find plenty of cafes to take a break at between visiting the different...

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Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory is the largest in Uva Province. They offer organised tours accompanied...

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Dhowa Rock Temple

Dhowa Rock Temple is one of the famous cultural places to see in Ella. There's...

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Mahamevnawa Monastery

Mahamevnawa Monastery is one of the most revered Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka and is...

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Halpe Pattini Devalaya

Nature isn't the only thing that will keep you occupied in Ella. This temple dedicated...

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Ella Town

Taking a walk along the lanes of Ella town to get a glimpse of the...

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Places to Visit Near Ella, Sri Lanka

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Demodara Loop

Demodara Loop is a carefully-designed railway line that seems to be a spiral loop from...

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Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park is well-known as a place for viewing large elephant gatherings and bird...

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Ravana Waterfall and Cave

The 23-meter-high Ravana Waterfall is another excellent spot to immerse yourself in nature. It is...

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Lipton's Seat

Lipton's Seat is located in Haputale, an hour drive from Ella. The famous viewpoint derives...

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Ellewala Waterfall

Looking for a waterfall to have an enjoyable fresh swim in? Then, this is the...

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Diyaluma Falls

Diyaluma Falls is 220-meters high and is the second-largest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is...

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Yala National Park

Visiting Ella also allows you to explore some of Sri Lanka's most prominent national parks...

Conclusion

In Summary

It's best to allocate 2-3 days to spend in Ella if you want to make...

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