Nine Arch Bridge
Demodara 2 hrs
Witness the iconic colonial-era railway bridge amidst lush greenery.
Where to stay
Hotels in Ella
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Sinhala and Tamil and English
Local currency
LKR
(LKR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Ella Town Center
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, appreciated
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
60 · Moderate
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Rice and Curry
Kottu Roti
Hoppers
Sambol
When to visit Ella
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: January, February
Busiest: Dec-Mar, Jul-Aug
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Jan90
Dry, sunny, pleasant
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Feb90
Dry, sunny, pleasant
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Mar85
Warm, less rain
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Apr75
Warm, some showers
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May65
Rainy, humid
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Jun60
Rainy, humid
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Jul80
Drier, pleasant
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Aug85
Drier, pleasant
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Sept70
Rain increases
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Oct60
Wettest month
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Nov55
Heavy rain
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Dec80
Drier, pleasant
Things to do in Ella
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
5 places
Little Adam's Peak Hike
Ella 2.5 hrs
Enjoy an easy hike to panoramic views of the Ella Gap and surrounding hills.
Ella Rock Hike
Ella 4.5 hrs
Embark on a challenging trek to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the valley.
Tea Plantation Visit
Ella surroundings 2 hrs
Explore verdant tea fields and learn about the tea production process.
Scenic Train Ride
Ella Railway Station 3 hrs
Experience one of the world's most beautiful train journeys through highlands.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Sri Lankan Cooking Class
Ella Town 3 hrs
Learn to prepare authentic local dishes with fresh ingredients.
Any time of day
1 place
Ravana Falls
Ella-Wellawaya Road 0.5 hrs
Admire the beautiful multi-tiered waterfall cascading near the main road.
Practical ratings
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Near Ella
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ella.
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