Best 10 Most Amazing Things to Do in Ella, Sri Lanka
#1 Hiking Ella Little Adam’s Peak
Exploring Ella wouldn’t be complete if you don’t visit the Little Adam’s Peak to find out the amazing views. It is the most reachable hike in Ella, and it takes about 40 minutes long from Ella town to the foothills of Little Adam’s Peak. Then you can continue the hiking towards the summit within 15 minutes.
The trail well-marked and easy to follow; you will be able to navigate your way quite easily. The whole journey is very pleasing while passing through the local villages and tea plantations.
Another way you can walk through a resort called 98 Acres Resort & Spa. This is so far the most luxurious and expensive resort in Ella. You’ll need to be ready with proper walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and plenty of water.
It’s recommended hiking up during early morning or late afternoon and watching the glorious sunset. The peak hosts you a 360-degree view that overlooks the massive Ella Rock and Ella gap.
#2 Visit 9 Arch Bridge at Ella
The Nine Arch Bridge is one of the best colonial-era railway construction in Sri Lanka and the most iconic sight in all of Ella. It is located between Ella and Demodara Railway Station. It’s one of the most famous photographing spots for travelers in Sri Lanka.
You can hire by tuk-tuk 5 minutes’ drive from Ella town and just a 30-minute walk through villages and tea plantations. A masterpiece of architecture awaits you amidst the green tea fields.
This old structure is 24 meters high, with nine giant arches cross tea fields and forest and offers spectacular views of the area.
Walking the tracks over the nine arch bridges and through the tunnel and the area is one of the most beautiful for photographers. This stunning Nine Arch Bridge is now one of the most iconic structures to must-see in Ella Sri Lanka.
#3 Hiking Ella Rock
Ella Rock is another great hike in Ella. It is more challenging than Little Adams Peak, On the off chance that you don’t feel like the 3 to 4 hour move up Little Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock is a simple other option and still has clearing perspectives on the region from the top.
The walk, the two different ways, takes two hours, and it’s an extraordinary spot to spend dawn or dusk! The trail brings you along the railroad line, past little stations, and sanctuaries then up a major slope.
#4 Diyaluma Falls
Sri Lanka’s second tallest waterfall, Diyaluma Falls, is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Diyaluma may be a little off the beaten track, but the epic views and natural infinity pools make the journey more than worth the effort.
There are mini waterfalls and swimming spots at the top, which should be the main attraction. When the water level isn’t too high, you can swim in the small pools at the top, and if you’re brave, jump from one level to another. The hike up and down takes about 2 hours, so bring plenty of sunscreens, water, and some snacks.
To get to Diyaluma, you can hire a tuk-tuk from Ella to Poonagala. After one and a half hours driving, once you will arrive in the small village of Poonagala. The downhill hiking makes a path of long, dry grass until you witness the first view of the upper Diyaluma falls. You can set off hiking downhill through long, dry grass for around 30mins.
#5 Ravana Falls
Ravana Falls is one of the most beautiful attractions to visit in Ella. It’s above 25 meters highest and one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It’s located about 20 minutes away from Ella town.
The waterfall named after King Ravana, who kidnapped a princess and hid her in the caves behind the waterfall. The waterfall becomes adverse during the rainy season.
#6 Ella Tea factory
Sri Lankan tea is some of the world’s best due to the altitude at which it grown. Uwa Halpewatte Tea Factory, which is 1,230 meters above sea level. Their daily tea production procedure runs every 30 minutes or so from 8 am to 4 pm.
The tour will let you witness the whole process of tea production in a detailed manner starting from the picking, rolling, drying, fermenting, cutting, sieving, and grading of the tea.
In the final auction process, 80% of tea is on-sold to Colombo and also exported to foreign. Tea-themed souvenirs and, of course, the tea leaves are available for you on sale out there in small cafes/shops.
#7 Discover Ravana’s Cave
The Ravana Cave is another legendary history of Ramayana and an interesting attraction in Ella. According to the legend, this place King Ravana used to hide Princess Sita. You can reach to cave hire by tuk-tuk, 5 minutes’ drive from Ella town, and just a 20-minute hiking path.
#8 Explore famous Lipton Seat
This viewpoint is famous as Sir Thomas Lipton, an entrepreneur, an iconic person for tea used to sit and have a glance at his vast plantation. He examined it and cherished Sri Lanka’s impressive hill county, also sampled a sip of the world’s finest tea from the source itself.
Lipton Seat located around an hour’s drive from Ella most commonly visited for sunrise. A vast plantation of tea can be viewed from Lipton’s Seat. Also, refreshen yourselves with a tea break at the Lipton seat restaurant.
The best way we recommend to visit Lipton Seat from Ella is to start traveling at 6 am from Ella by Kandy train and get off from Haputale. You can hire a tuk-tuk driver to take you to Lipton Seat from the station (LKR 3000 for a return trip). If you intend to watch the sunrise, you should leave by five and make sure to book your tuk-tuk on the previous day.
#9 Zip Lining at Ella
The Flying Ravana is Sri Lanka’s first-ever zip-line; you can now able to experience that adrenalin rush here in Ella. This adventure can experience more than half a kilometer across the green hills of Ella. This zip-lining adventure isn’t for the faint of heart, but truly is one of the most exciting things to do in Ella Sri Lanka.
The zip-line excessively protected using new equipment. And the adventure team has well trained and run through a comprehensive safety procedure before experience zip-line. Flying Ravana is located to 98 Acres resort, which you will meet on the way to Adam’s peak.
#10 Join to Sri Lankan Cooking Class
Sri Lankan cuisine is amongst the absolute best in the world, and this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to cook your own rice and curry – the traditional and most typical Sri Lankan dish.
There are lots of local family-run restaurants in Ella that offer cooking classes. Skip over the super touristy options and head to Lanka’s Cooking Class instead, about 15 minutes’ walk from the center of town. You can study about the ingredients used in Sri Lankan cuisine, and the history and heritage that surround each dish.
