Best Things To Do In Ella, Sri Lanka - The best places to visit

Before climbing the Mini Adam's Peak in Ella, you might want to know that this is not close to the actual Adam's Peak or is similar to that in any way other than the shape. If you have read an Ella travel guide or two before your trip, like Travel to Ella, there will be a lot more information about the name and why this place is so popular. The Mini Adam's peak is about 1200m tall and if you are fit enough you can climb it within an hour. The climb is quite pleasant and will take you past many viewpoints. During a clear and sunny day, you can see as far as the coastal parts of Sri Lanka so this climb is definitely worth the view if the weather is great.

Climbing Ella Rock is a bit more challenging than climbing up the Mini Adam's Peak, thus this is an activity you must attend only if you are an adventurous person who is used to pretty tough hikes. There are many paths up the rock and you can choose the shortest one or be brave and go on the long route. It would help if you get yourself a local guide as it will make the journey more interesting and pleasant since he or she can point out prominent places and locations you pass on the way. A the end of the climb, you will also be able to see the Ravana Falls, which is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and floes on both sides of the road. You will be walking and passing it under a bridge. This waterfall measures a height of 50 metres and has many legendary stories attached to it that your guide might talk about.

If you are a lover of tea, you definitely must not miss the Halpewatte Tea Factory tour. During a visit to this amazing factory, you'll be taken through the process of how the famous Ceylon Tea is made and you will get to know everything from how the tea leaves are plucked and how it ends up as the final product in your delicious cup of tea. After taking a look around the factory and the estate, you can sit down and enjoy a cup of Sri Lankan tea while you take in the view of the spanning tea estates below.

If you try the local food in Sri Lanka, you will be amazed by its taste and uniqueness. A visit to the Ella spice Garden will show you the herbs and spices that are used to create the blend that ends up making the yummy curries Sri Lanka is known for.

Found about 2 kilometres from the town of Ella, this bridge was built by the British back in the 20th century. The bridge is a popular place that keeps people in awe with its mighty 9 arches that was built with only the use of rocks, cement and bricks.