Top 5 things to do in Ella 2023
Ella is a little mountain town which is situated in the Uva province of Sri Lanka. The city is situated in the middle of the mountain top. If you are in Colombo, you can easily reach Ella via the southern expressway and you can use many different ways as well. But if you use the southern expressway, it takes around 4 hours to reach to Ella city. There are so many cafes and restaurants situated in the middle of the city and it gave another level of vibe to you. It is a totally different town vibe compared to the many other cities in Sri Lanka.
You can use trains to reach Ella as well. Colombo to Badulla train is the most famous train for that and one of the world’s most scenic train rides in the world. You can book your train tickets by using http://www.railway.gov.lk/ this web site. It is one of the must-do things in Ella. Don’t miss the train ride to Ella city. If you are worried about the weather, Ella has the most comfortable weather for you. In the mid days, it goes to 25 degrees Celsius and at the night it downs to 19 degrees Celsius.
And the last but not least thing is accommodation. There is a full range of accommodations in Ella. If you are on a budget, so many options are available to you and there are high-end resorts and hotels in Ella city as well. Finally, these are the top 5 things to do in Ella 2023.
01. Little Adams Peak Hike
This is the easiest and totally free hike in the Ella. You have to take a hiking route through the tea fields and in the middle of the hike there are some stairs. So, it is not a hard hike. Most probably it takes 20 to 30 minutes to reach the top. There are two viewpoints on this mountain, and both are very scenic viewpoints.
At the top, you can see Ella-Wellawaya main road like a snake and Rawana falls as well. If you want, you can do this hike to see the sunrise or the sunset. That is the most beautiful scene that you can capture at the top of little Adams peak.
02. 9 Arches bridge
The nine-arch bridge is the most famous Instagram picture location in Ella town. The bridge contains nine rock arches with magnificent curve architecture. The most important thing is this bridge is made only with individual rocks. There is no mixture used to paste those rocks. That is the main highlight of this bridge, and it was built during the British ruling period.
You can ask for your accommodation for the times that the train passes the bridge and recommend visiting the bridge using that timetable. Then you can see the iconic blue train passing the nine-arch bridge. It is recommended to ask about the train times from your accommodation, because sometimes online train times may vary due to some reasons like weather conditions etc.
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03. Ella Rock Hike
This is a moderate-level hike that you can do in Ella city. Ella rock is the highest mountain the Ella city that you can hike. For the hike, you have to go to the Kithal-Ella train station. You can go on foot or use a Tuk-Tuk to reach to Kithal-Ella railway station. After that, you can start your hike, and it is the easiest and most comfortable way.
Also, most people do this hike in the morning session of the day because in the evening fog may be an issue for visibility. Select a good visible day to do this hike because then you can see breathtaking scenery at the top of the mountain. You can also get the help of a local guide for this hike if you are a beginner.
04. Flying Rawana Mega Zip Line
If you are more into the adventures side, you can try this one. This is situated near the little Adams peak road, and this is the second longest zip line in south Asia. It is made based on European safety guidelines and has nothing to worry about your safety. As well you can see the stunning views of Ella rock and beautiful tea gardens during the ride.
Ella is ready to give adventures fun and meditations to your body during your stay. If you are visiting Ella city, these are the must-do activities to keep your adventurous mind alive. You can reach the place on foot easily, but if you want Tuk-Tuks are available.
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05. Visit Rawana Falls
This is the cheapest and the easiest thing to do in Ella. The waterfall is situated around 10 minutes distance from the Ella city center, and it is located on Ella-Wellawaya Road. The easiest way to visit this fall is using the local bus. But if you are interested, you can use Tuk-Tuk also. But don’t forget to capture the scenarios during your ride. Those are unbelievable and breathtaking.
The waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and it is named after the name of a legendary king named (Rawana). You can also visit the upper Rawana waterfall during the visit, but it is recommended to take the help of a guide for that because it may risky if you are not a professional hiker.
As well there are so many shops around this waterfall and a photo deck if you are interested in images. You can take a bath also in this waterfall and make sure to check the water level before that. during the dry season, the water level is safer to bath, and it is not recommended to bath during the wet season because the water level can change instantly.
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