Overview

One of most beautiful views paradise in Sri Lanka, Ella is a little mountain town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Offering lots of fantastic walks through tea plantations to temples and waterfalls, Ella with its perfect climate soothes your mind and base for relaxing. Tucked away in the misty Sri Lankan high country, amongst idyllic green hills and gushing waterfalls, lies Ella. one of this tear-shaped island`s most appealing destinations. From scaling the heady heights of Ella Rock, to laying eyes on the mystical Nine Arch Bridge for the very first time; standing on the edge of the roaring Diyaluma Falls (the second tallest in the country), and winding through the tea plantations and mountains passes on the famous Kandy to Ella train; many of our favourite Sri Lankan adventures can be found right here. At its heart, Ella is a charming and laid back village perfect for relaxing, hiking It`s a place where Sri Lanka`s colonial heritage coexists with its rich Sinhalese and Tamil culture, and where abundant natural experiences can be found alongside plentiful cultural ones.

And it`s a place where learning to cook the delicious Sri Lankan cuisine is an absolute must Ella has all the best parts of Sri Lanka rolled into one: beautiful jungle mountains, rolling tea plantations, and epic waterfalls. As one of the biggest tea producers, travelers can look forward to spending their days among the greenest surroundings, enjoying the views from hilltop houses and adventurous hiking trails. Even the train ride to Ella is one of life`s most remarkable experiences, as you travel by iconic blue train through bamboo forests and tropical mist.

A trip to Ella wouldn`t be complete without a visit to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge. one of this tear-shaped island`s most appealing destinations. One of the highlights in the mountain village Ella is the 30-meter high Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With a small 30-minute walk through the jungle, you will reach a piece of beautiful architecture that is hidden between lush green tea fields. It is allowed to walk on the bridge and it’s one of the things you must do in Sri Lanka.