The Ella Sri Lanka is a breathtaking place, which is surrounded by waterfalls to see, rocks and mountains to climb, authentic restaurants with delicious meals, and many more… So why not get a chance a stay there for once in your life!
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Where is Ella in Sri Lanka
The world famous Ella city is located in the Badulla district which is the most beautiful district belonging to Uwa province. The town of Ella Sri Lanka, which has attracted many local and foreign tourists, has now become a must-stay for tourists who love Sri Lanka.
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Travel Time
6 H 30 Min
Elevation
1,041 m
District
Badulla
Why Visit Ella Sri Lanka
The town of Ella Sri Lanka, which is surrounded by several hills, is located close to the centre of Sri Lanka at a height of 1041 meters above sea level. This area has a very mild climate. Ella city has a wide range of accommodation facilities ranging from modern and star class hotels to affordable room facilities that can be easily arranged in this area.
How to get to Ella from Colombo
By Train
Apart from Ella Odyssey, you can reach Ella Sri Lanka with any train from Colombo to Badulla. However, it is the same route for each train ride, and this is the highest railway in Sri Lanka. Not only that but also this is the first and oldest railway in Sri Lanka. So don’t miss out on this most beautiful experience of your life!
Through Bus Ride
You can get a bus from Colombo main Bus Stand to Ella at any time of the day. This is the easiest mode of transport to reach Ella City very quickly with either normal transport buses or luxury buses.
By Car
You can easily rent a car from well known company in Sri Lanka and if you are starting from Colombo you can get to Ella via Colombo – Batticaloa Hwy/Colombo – Ratnapura – Wellawaya – Batticaloa Rd/A4
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How to visit Ella from Galle or Matara
A tourist who has completed his trip in the southern province can use a bus along the Ella Wellawaya route to easily reach Ella City. Buses are not as frequent as the ones coming from Colombo, but you can easily get a schedule of the buses you want to catch by contacting the Galle or Matara bus stations.
The best time of year to visit Ella in Sri Lanka
The weather is always perfect in Ella Sri Lanka, with a mix of little rain and dryness. You can travel in day time full of warmness and at night enjoy with your loved ones with cold weather feeling. During the month of January to May, you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F). This is the recommended period for hiking in a pleasant climate.
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You must add these top 18 things in Ella Sri Lanka to your bucket list!
There are many more things to do in Ella! We have picked out the best activities and put together a short list of where to stay, eat, and how to get around the city. Don’t forget to add these to your bucket list!
Ella Rock
Little Adam's Peak
Flying Ravana Zip Line and AVT Ride
Ravana Pool Club and Swinging
Nine Arches Bridge
Ravana Waterfall
Ravana's Cave
Nildiya Pokuna
Ella Organic Tea Garden
Lipton's Seat
Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
Diyaluma Falls
Ella Spice Garden
Ellewala Waterfall
01. Hike to Ella Rock
02. Hike Little Adams Peak
03. Flying Ravana Zip Line
04. Enjoy Ravana Pool Club
05. Ravana Pool Swinging
06. Flying Ravana ATV ride
07. View of the Nine Arches Bridge
08. Viewing Ravana Falls
09. Hike to Ravana's Cave
10. Discover Nildiya Pokuna
11. Visit Ella Organic Tea Garden
12. Visit Lipton Seat
13. Visit Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
14. Visit Diyaluma Falls
15. Visit Ella Spice Garden
16. Visit Ellewala Falls
17. Get a Train Ride to Kandy or Haputale
18. Ella City Tour
How to visit Ella from Galle or Matara
A tourist who has completed his trip in the southern province can use a bus along the Ella Wellawaya route to easily reach Ella City. Buses are not as frequent as the ones coming from Colombo, but you can easily get a schedule of the buses you want to catch by contacting the Galle or Matara bus stations.
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Summary
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Uva province |
District | Badulla |
Road details | Colombo – Rathnapura – Balangoda – Ella (By Bus) Colombo – Kandy – Ella (By Train) Galle – Matara – Embilipitya – Ella Wellawaya – Ella (By Bus) |
Elevation | 1041m |