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Places To Visit In Ella

Diyaluma Falls

An hour away from Ella, the Diyaluma falls are Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfalls. There are several natural pools along its 220-meter fall, and trekkers can take refreshing baths in their cool water. The upper part of Diyaluma Falls has deep pools at different levels, while the lower part features dramatic drop-offs that are a sight to behold. Tourists can trek from Makaldenya Junction downhill to Upper Diyaluma Falls and then trek for ten more minutes to reach the Lower Falls. Tuk-tuks are also available. Read More

Riding on the Ella Kandy Train is one of the best things to do in Sri Lanka and one of the most picturesque train rides in the world. It is an 8-hour journey through winding, misty forests, tea plantations, gushing waterfalls, and charming towns. The most scenic part is from Nanu Oya to Ella through Horton Plains National Park. Make sure to book in advance. Tourists can take a 7-hour train ride from Ella to Kandy through the most scenic route Sri Lanka offers. The open doors and windows of the old-fashioned train mean travelers can experience the wind in their hair as they take in the green rolling hills, tea farms, waterfalls, and hilltop villages. The train stops at hilltop towns like Haputale and Nuwara Eliya, and tourists can explore the tea plantations there. Read More

Kinellan Tea Factory & Tea Centre

Kinellan Tea Factory & Tea Centre is a tea manufacturing factory known for producing the world-famous Ceylon tea. It has been operating for over a thousand years and is a great place to see the manufacturing process. A 30-minute guided tour is available, which includes tea tasting. Ceylon tea is not only the tea from the land of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) but also the brand of tea produced here. Tea from Sri Lanka is unparalleled in taste and is famous all over the world. At Kinellan Tea Estate, tourists can buy packs of Ceylon tea and enjoy some of it themselves. Read More

The Main Street at Ella has multiple cafes and restaurants on both sides, such as Centre Point, Aurora Restaurant, Cafe Chill and the like. The eateries offer views of the street, usually lined with tuk-tuks waiting to pick up passengers.

Only a 10-minute drive out of Ella, adrenaline junkies can zipline 82 metres above land for over half a kilometre from Ravana Falls. Reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometres an hour, the zipline offers incredible views of Ella’s lush green scenery, the valley below, and tea gardens.

Travellers can choose to visit one of the several popular spas in Ella and enjoy a completely rejuvenating and relaxing experience while looking across the gorgeous valley at Ella. There are multiple spas across the town, and some also have a souvenir and gift shops as well.