FAQs on Travelling to Ella

Ella is a must-visit! From landscapes to trekking and adventure sports, café culture to exploring waterfalls, Ella is also home to some of the most legendary locations connected with the Indian Epic Ramayana and hideouts of Sri Lanka’s King Ravana.

Ella is famous for its enchanting nature, cool climate, and authentic experiences. For a small village, it punches way above its weight with its hallmark sites: Nine Arches Bridge, Scenic Train Journeys through Demodara Gravity Loop, Ella Rock, Ravana Waterfall, Tea Plantation experiences, and cool cafes.

Ella will feel different from Nuwara Eliya, with its village ambience, wide-open spaces of peaks and valleys, and opportunity to explore off the beaten path. In contrast, Nuwara Eliya town feels cosy and colonial. While Ella and Nuwara have similar landscapes beyond the city, each offers unique experiences and explorations.

2-3 nights in Ella allow time to explore, wonder and relax.

Ella offers many experiences that cater to all levels of travellers. For those seeking easy adventure treks, Ella Rock, Little Adams Peak, and Ravana Waterfall are easy to navigate. For a more challenging trek, explore the whole or part of the Pekoe trail. Dhowa Rock Monastery, Ravana Cave, Tea Plantation Experiences, Demodara gravity loop and the Nine Arches Bridge, over ten waterfalls with easy reach, Ravana Pool Club, Ziplining, abseiling, and other adventure sports are all popular things to do in Ella.