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Ella
Surrounded by lush greenery and tea plantations, Ella is a must visit tourist destination in Sri Lanka. We suggest you take the iconic six-hour train ride from Kandy to Ella. Kandy to Ella train ride is an enchanting journey to experience while in Ceylon. The scenic tea plantations, beautiful waterfalls, man-made lakes, long tunnels, and waving hands of smiling children is sure to take your vacation in Sri Lanka to new heights.
Adventure sports in Ella
- Ravana flying ziplining
- Hiking
- Railway trekking
- Cycling
The cooling and rejuvenating climate and hilly countryside make Ella a hiker’s paradise. The early morning walk through endless tea plantations and climb up the Ella Rock for awesome summit views are must do activities when you are in Ella. Little Adam’s Peak is a beautiful rocky mountain located 3.6 km (20 minutes-drive) from Ella Railway Station. Ella is gifted with several breath-taking waterfalls and here’s our list of must visit waterfalls in Ella.
Ravana Falls: Located 6.8 km (14-minute drive) from the railway station, Ravana falls is a 25 meters high beautiful waterfall. Ravana falls is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Soon after the rainy season is the best time to fully experience this wonderful nature’s creation.
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Bambaragama: Also known as the Little Ravana Falls this beautiful waterfall is in close proximity to the Ella Rock. Though Bambaragama Ella is petit in size compared to Ravana Falls, in aspects of beauty it is unique in its own way- flowing through the Bandarawela Hill Oya Reservoir.
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Diyaluma Falls: Falling down 628 feet, Diyaluma is the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Located 40 km from Ella town this marvellous natural wonder encourages hiking enthusiasts and those who love real adventure to climb up to the summit of the falls and spend a day full of adventure. The picture-perfect natural pools formed on the summit of the rock are refreshingly breath-taking and best spot to relax after hiking.
Directions to reach Diyaluma Falls.
The Nine Arch Bridge located in the Demodara loop was built by the British during their reign. This famed bridge is 91 meters long and reaches 24 meters high from the ground. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the woods and tea plantations, the Nine Arch Bridge is picturesque in every aspect and is regarded as one of the picture-perfect locations in Sri Lanka to take memorable photographs.
Tip: Wait for the train to pass you by.
