Joanna James
It's quite impossible to find mountain ranges, waterfalls, tea estates, and great hotels- all in one area, but in Ella, Sri Lanka, you do! Walking into Ella feels like walking into a paradise, thanks to the cool air coming from the mountain hills and the charming nature surrounding it.
It's a fact that Sri Lanka is a beautiful country. Places like Ella add beauty to this island nation in a great way, and they attract tourists to the country simply by showcasing their natural scenic beauty. A train ride from Kandy / Colombo to Ella is one of the best things to do in Sri Lanka when you are there, and it will always be remembered as the most scenic train ride ever in your life. Before visiting this beautiful destination, go through online sites such as Travel to Ella to know facts about this area, so then you know how to make your trip much more eventful.
A hike to Ella Rock is one of the most popular things to do in Ella and it's always better if you can do this in the morning before the sun rises. The hiking trek is not that difficult, and you can explore many tea plantations on your way up to the rock. If you are lucky enough to reach the top before sunrise, you will then be privileged to witness an amazing view of how the sun rises from behind the hills.
Again- this is also a short trek that will require at least 1 hour to reach the top. While you take the hike, you will be exposed to the world-famous tea estates in the area, and you will love how the smell of the fresh tea leaves mixes with the cool breeze and then brings you a refreshing vibe. Reaching the top of the Little Adam's Peak is not exhausting, and you will be rewarded with a view of a Buddha statue with the views of mountains from behind.
Are you a fan of the whole Ramayana story? Then you must be knowing how Sri Lanka is linked with this interesting tale. Ravana Falls in Ella is also one such place that has a separate story, and today it's a famous attraction in the area. The height of the waterfall is about 82ft and it flows in three layers. You can (if you wish to) approach the 3rd layer after a sharp rock climb.
This is indeed one of the most picturesque places in Ella. Its the British who came up with the concept of this amazing bridge, but they had stopped constructions due to lack of steel. It is said that the locals brought up this entire bridge with just stones and bricks, and the architectural skills behind this concept are adored even today. Spend some time here to spot a train passing through this bridge and this will be a great moment to capture too.
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