Visit Ella
- Hiking / Trekking
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Mountain
Ella: How to get there?
6 hours from Galle by bus
Ella: See when to go?
Between April and October
Ella: For how long?
1 to 2 days
Learn more about your destination
Sri Lanka
Ella Holidays
Ella is a sleepy little town lying lost amongst the mountains. It serves mainly as the starting point for the ascension of Little Adam's Peak, which is located close by.
Ella: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
The favourite place of backpackers in Sri Lanka: Ella.
My suggestion
Get up early to climb Adam's Peak.
Ella is a sleepy little town lying lost amongst the mountains. It serves mainly as the starting point for the ascension of Little Adam's Peak, which is located close by.
My suggestion
It rains more or less all year round in Ella, and due to the mountains it gets quite chilly. So take a fleece or light mountain jacket to keep yourself warm.
Sri Lanka: our articles for your holidays
Sri Lanka’s Natural Paradise
Fans of the outdoors and of walking will be enchanted by Sri Lanka which has one of the biggest diversities in the world in terms of preserved natural spaces. From the top of a mountain peak reaching over 2000 metres high to the wild plains covered in jungle, go off to explore in the heart of the country's national parks.
Continue reading
Ella’s Tea Plantations
Ella is one of the most charming mountain stopovers in Sri Lanka. Not so much the village itself as its surroundings. Ella has one main road where you find most of the village's activities. In less than 10 minutes you are in the heart of Sri Lanka's mountains, surrounded by nature and in the middle of the tea plantations.
Continue reading
Sigiriya’s Lion Rock
Whether you are passionate about history or nature you can't help but be charmed by Sigiriya and its surroundings. You'll climb back into time and history as you climb the steps of the Lion Rock. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset over the magnificent countryside of the plains.
Continue reading
Golden Sand Paradise: Uppuveli and Nilaveli
A lots less busy than the beaches in the south, the east coast of Sri Lanka guarantees you a stay off the beaten path. Long beaches that are almost empty most of the year, and an island where you can swim with sharks.
Continue reading
