Sri Lanka is well-known not just for its beaches, wildlife, and heritage, but also for its beautiful hill highlands, which have morning mists, lush green hills, gushing waterfalls, and tea plantations. Ella entices visitors with its pleasant temperature and stunning surroundings.
This delightful small village is ideal for unwinding, hiking, and trekking.
The following are the most popular hiking trails in the Ella area:
Ella Rock:
Trail Length- 10 Km
Duration- 3-4hrs
Difficulty- hard
Little Adam’s Peak:
Trail Length- 4.5 Km
Duration- 1hrs
Difficulty- moderate
Additional information
Accommodation
Accommodation (within 10km)
- Star Classified hotels- Yes
- International Chain Hotels- No
- Boutique Hotels- Yes
- Resorts- No
- Ayurvedic Hotels- No
- Unclassified Hotels- Yes
- Camping- No
- Villas- No
- Eco Hotels- Yes
* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.
Distance
Distance from (estimate)
- CMB Airport- 333 Km (travel time: 5hrs)
- Colombo City- 308 Km (travel time: 5hrs 10min)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 183 Km (travel time: 4hrs 40min)
- Anuradhapura Ancient City- 231 Km (travel time: 5hrs 30min)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 164 Km (travel time: 3hrs 50min)
- Kandy City- 138 Km (travel time: 3hrs 50min)
- Galle Dutch Fort- 198 Km (travel time: 3hrs 30min)
* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Best Time
Season
- Year round