Ella - Little Paradise Of Hill Country Sri Lanka

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lla is a little village paradise in the mountains of central highlands in the Badulla district Uva province of Sri Lanka( 200 kilometers east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft) above the sea level). This little paradise has sustain with high bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna and surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests

This sleepy mountain village, with a view, is the perfect base for relaxing, whilst also offering lots of fantastic walks through tea plantations to temples and waterfalls. Ella with its perfect climate soothes your mind and makes your day to day anxieties feel a world away. Most visitors to Ella only spend a couple of days there. But if you are willing to travel out of town, you can find plenty of things to do to keep you occupied.

What To Sea In Ella & Badulla District


Ella Gap:  Overlooks a spectacular gap in the southern mountain wall where the land falls away in a scenic drop of 3,000 feet to the southern plains and the sea. On a clear night, you can see the Great Basses lighthouse. For a well written essay on the Ella Gap, visit 'Elle Gap', a place to reconnect with nature by Daniel R. Rauchman.

Bambaragala Peak : Bambaragala is a 1,643 ft / 501 m mountain peak  Badulla Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 47th highest mountain in Uva and the 205th highest mountain in Sri Lanka.

Little Adam’s Peak (Breathtaking View):  Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’,it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak.
“Punchi Sri Pada” is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the sceneries.
It will be priceless if you could visit the place in the morning when the clouds roll in. Further places like Little Adams Peak deliberates ‘How far Sri Lanka is worth and rich with beautiful natural destinations of Sri Lankan tourism’. It will feel like a neck exercise for the visitors as you have to rotate your body to seek the views outstanding for 360 degrees.

Ravana Ella (A fantastic cascade of water adjacent the main road) : This waterfall measures approximately 25 m in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella.

According to Ramayanaya legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in 0 the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. At the time, the cave was surrounded with thick forests in the midst of wilderness. It is also believed that Rama’s queen bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall.

Ella Rock (Interesting Hiking With Beautiful Views ) :Ella rock located at Ella town is a great answer to the travelers whom are expecting astonishment. The destination is connected with hiking, nature, panorama, train tracks, tea plantations and waterfalls. The journey will take you up to the hill for a stupendous view of mountain ranges and the valley.

It will be awesome if you could travel to the area early in the morning. If so you can enjoy the sun set as well as the bio diversity. It should be noted that the Ella rock is known as the highest peak of the Ella area. At afternoons it will feel quite tired to the travelers and the entire area gets covered with abiding clouds..