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Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hills

Hill Country

Ella

Badulla District, Uva Province

Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.

Introduction

Discover Ella

Ella is a relaxed hill-country village surrounded by tea estates, waterfalls and mountain viewpoints. It is the highlight of Sri Lanka's famous scenic rail line.

Easy hikes, cool evenings and dramatic scenery make Ella a favourite stop for couples, families and adventurous travellers alike.

Highlights

  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Little Adam's Peak
  • Ella Rock
  • Ravana Falls

Things to do

  • Scenic train ride from Kandy or Nuwara Eliya
  • Sunrise hike up Little Adam's Peak
  • Tea factory visits
  • Zip-lining

Travel tips

  • Reserve train seats early in peak season
  • Bring a light jacket for cool evenings
  • Visit the bridge early for fewer crowds

Gallery

Ella in pictures

Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hills

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Things to do

Experiences in this Destination

Sri Lankan Cooking Class — Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected in the lake at duskFood & Cooking
Kandy, Sigiriya, EllaDuration on request

Sri Lankan Cooking Class

Learn to cook rice and curry with local spices, then enjoy what you make.

Price on request

Little Adam's Peak Hike — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsAdventure & Hiking
EllaDuration on request

Little Adam's Peak Hike

A popular hill-country walk with wide views over Ella Gap.

Price on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsNature & Scenic
Nuwara Eliya, EllaDuration on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride

Ride the famous railway through tea estates, tunnels and misty hills.

Price on request

Tour Packages

Journeys including Ella

Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer — Aerial view of Sigiriya Lion Rock rising above misty jungle at sunriseIsland Explorer Tours
10 days / 9 nights8 destinations

Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer

Ancient kingdoms, hill country, wildlife and the southern coast in one complete journey.

Price on request

Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon — Palm tree leaning over turquoise water at Mirissa beachHoneymoon & Couple Tours
8 days / 7 nights5 destinations

Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon

Misty hills, private moments and sunsets on the southern coast — designed for two.

Price on request

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari — Herd of wild elephants walking through Yala National Park at golden hourWildlife & Safari Tours
6 days / 5 nights3 destinations

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari

Leopards in Yala, elephant herds in Udawalawe and the Cultural Triangle's wild side.

Price on request

Sri Lanka Family Adventure — Mother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in UdawalaweFamily Tours
7 days / 6 nights4 destinations

Sri Lanka Family Adventure

Elephants, train rides and beach days at a pace that works for every age.

Price on request

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