Things to Do in Ella, Sri Lanka

Ella is a hill-country town in Uva Province. Here are places to see in and around Ella, with distances measured in a straight line from the town centre. Road journeys are longer, so check current travel times before you go.

Places to visit near Ella

• EllaIn town · A hill-country town in Badulla District surrounded by tea estates, mountains and popular…
• Nine Arches BridgeAbout 2 km away · A historic railway viaduct near Ella, famous for its nine masonry arches and surrounding…
• Little Adam’s PeakAbout 1 km away · A popular short hike near Ella with views over the surrounding hills.
• Ravana FallsAbout 4 km away · A roadside waterfall near Ella formed by the Kirindi Oya, with a visible cascade beside…
• Lipton's SeatAbout 10 km away · A tea-country viewpoint above Haputale with sweeping views, reached through the…
• Muthiyangana Raja Maha ViharayaAbout 13 km away · An ancient temple in Badulla town, among Sri Lanka's most historic sites.
• Dunhinda FallsAbout 16 km away · A waterfall near Badulla reached by a forested walking route from the access area.
• BuduruwagalaAbout 18 km away · A rock-carving site with a large group of figures carved into a cliff face.

Best time to visit

• Ella: March to May and August to September avoid both the heaviest rains and the peak tourist crowds.
• Nine Arches Bridge: Around 9:30am or 3:30pm, when a train usually crosses.
• Little Adam’s Peak: Sunrise or sunset for the best light over Ella Gap, though it gets busy at both times.
• Ravana Falls: After the monsoon months for the fullest flow, roughly October to January.
• Lipton's Seat: Early morning, ideally in place by about 7 AM, before the mist usually settles in.

Plan it your way

Add these places to your own trip and arrange them into days with the Ceylon Loop travel planner. See also the best time to visit Sri Lanka and how many days you need.

Opening hours and fees can change, so please verify them before you travel.