Joanna James
If you visit the charming town of Ella in Sri Lanka, there will be several attractions to experience, such as the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, the Flying Ravana Zipline and more.
Undoubtedly, the renowned Nine Arch Bridge would be one of Ella's foremost attractions. You will find that this eye-catching structure would be a picturesque sight, as it is bounded by tea plantations and flourishing greenery. The sight of a train passing over this bridge would be a marvellous spectacle, as would the beautiful sunrise that you could observe here; you could experience both sights by visiting the Nine Arch Bridge in the early morning hours.
Little Adam's Peak would be an interesting natural attraction that you could experience during your visit to Ella. Whilst the complete ascent to the summit of this mountain would take roughly an hour, you will have the option of travelling part of the way by tuk-tuk. You will find that Little Adam's Peak, in fact, features three distinct peaks; however, if there are children with you, it probably wouldn't be advisable to attempt the ascent to the final peak as the path would get rather steep and narrow.
Thrill seekers visiting Ella would undoubtedly be attracted to the Flying Ravana Zipline. You will find that this zipline extends over 500 m and provides riders with the opportunity to travel at a speed of more than 80 km/ph! You could admire the splendid views as you coast along this zipline which happens to be situated at the base of Little Adam's Peak. As Flying Ravana is a dual zipline, you could also enjoy this thrilling experience in the company of a friend.
Your visit to Ella wouldn't be complete without riding the train to the city of Kandy; this journey happens to be counted amongst the world's most scenic train rides. This journey will take you through seemingly endless picturesque tea plantations. If you appreciate comfort, you should travel first-class though, for an authentic local experience you may opt to travel third class. You will additionally have the option of getting off at Haputale, a modestly sized town that would offer some interesting attractions to see.
As Sri Lanka happens to be a renowned producer of tea (the famous Ceylon Tea is cultivated here) visitors to Ella should take the opportunity to visit one of the local tea factories. A popular choice in this regard would be the Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory which also happens to be Sri Lanka's biggest tea factory. Here, you will have the opportunity to tour the factory, with a session of tea tasting at its conclusion. For more information about such captivating things to do in Ella, consider the online resource Travel to Ella which provides key local insights.
Lovers of nature and the outdoors would be entranced by the striking Ravana Falls which is in proximity to Ella. When the dry season is in progress, you would be able to ascend to the summit of these falls and experience the scenic views. You will notice a host of playful monkeys in the surrounding environs too. For your convenience, there would be several little shops and juice bars in the vicinity of the falls as well.
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