Top sights in Ella

Ella is a picturesque town located in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.

It is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, colonial-era structures, lush tea plantations, rolling hills, and cascading waterfalls.

Ella is also famous for its scenic train rides, particularly the journey between Kandy and Ella, which is considered one of the most beautiful train routes in the world.

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Little Adam’s Peak
Little Adam’s Peak - Photo Credit : Rasika Jayawardhana | Google Reviews
Location : Ella
Type : Summit

Little Adam’s Peak is a popular hiking destination located near the town of Ella in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.

Standing at an elevation of 1,141 meters above sea level, it is known for its panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Nine Arches Bridge
Nine Arches Bridge - Photo Credit : Mariana Proença on Unsplash
Location : Ella
Type : Bridge

Nine Arches Bridge is a British colonial-era railway viaduct located in Demodara, between the Ella and Demodara railway stations in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.

Built in 1921 entirely from brick, rock, and cement, the bridge spans 91 meters in length, and stands 24 meters in height.

It is renowned for its scenic train journeys and offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills, tea plantations, and valleys.

Ravana Falls
Ravana Falls - Photo Credit : Sooraj Nair | Google Reviews
Location : Ella
Type : Waterfall

Ravana Falls, standing at a height of 25 meters, is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Located near the town of Ella, it is easily accessible from the Ella–Wellawaya Road.

Named after the legendary King Ravana, the waterfall is believed to be part of an interconnected tunnel system built by King Ravana.

Dowa Ancient Rock Temple
Dowa Ancient Rock Temple - Ella - Photo Credit : Dhanushka Wikramasinghe | Google Reviews
Location : Ella

Dowa Ancient Rock Temple or Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist cave temple located near the village of Dhowa, about 7 kilometers from Ella town.

Believed to have been constructed by King Valagamba in the 1st century BC, the temple is best known for its 12-meter-tall unfinished Buddha statue intricately carved into a granite rock face.

The image house, inside the cave features colourful murals and painting of depicting the life of Buddha

Ella Rock
Ella Rock - Photo Credit : Miki Macovei | Google Reviews
Location : Ella
Type : Summit

Ella Rock is a popular hiking destination located near the town of Ella in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.

Standing at an elevation of 1,368 meters above sea level, it is known for its panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Diyaluma Falls
Diyaluma Falls - Photo Credit : Malintha Lahiru | Google Reviews
Location : Ella
Type : Waterfall

Diyaluma Falls, standing at 220 meters, is the second-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.

Located near the town of Koslanda in the Badulla District, it is easily accessible from the Beragala–Wellawaya road.

The waterfall is formed by the Poonagala Oya and is renowned for its breathtaking natural infinity pools at the top, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.