A scenic mountain paradise famous for the Nine Arch railway bridge, Little Adam's Peak, misty gorges, and hiking trails.
Uva Province
Sri Lanka / Field journal
About Ella
Perched high in the southern edge of Sri Lanka's Hill Country at an altitude of 1,041 meters, Ella is blessed with some of the island's most dramatic mountain scenery. The Ella Gap provides sweeping vistas down to the southern coastal plains. Famous for the colonial stone Nine Arch Bridge where trains curve through lush green hills, Ella is a beloved retreat for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers.
Must-Experience Highlights
01Watching the scenic blue train cross the iconic Nine Arch Bridge
02Sunrise hike up Little Adam's Peak with 360-degree panoramic views
03Visiting cascading Ravana Falls and ancient Ravana Cave legends
04Trekking the rugged peak of Ella Rock through eucalyptus forests
Local Chauffeur Advice & Travel Tips
•Check local train timetables with your driver to catch the train passing the Nine Arch Bridge.
•Bring light hiking boots and a rain jacket as mountain weather can change quickly.
Tours Visiting Ella
These curated packages feature Ellaas a major itinerary stop.
An action-packed 8-day circuit across Sri Lanka's cultural peaks, central highlands, scenic Ella railway, and Yala wildlife safari with coastal relaxation.
—Climb 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire mirror wall frescoes
—Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in historic Kandy
The timeless classical Sri Lanka circuit: Dutch canals in Negombo, Sigiriya rock fortress, medieval Polonnaruwa, Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and Bentota beach.
—Ascend 5th-century Sigiriya Lion Rock citadel at morning light
—Wander stone palace ruins and colossal Buddha statues in Polonnaruwa