Ella

Town Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka

What to expect

Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka, known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The town is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations, and has a cooler climate than the surrounding lowlands due to its elevation. Visitors can enjoy views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka from the Ella Gap. The town is home to several attractions, including the Dhowa temple, a 2,000-year-old rock temple, and the Ella Rock, a lookout point. Other notable attractions include the Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Ella Falls, and the Nine Arches Bridge. The area is also home to several ancient temples and historical sites, such as the Bogoda Bridge and Temple, and the Sankapala Temple

Plan your family visit to the Ella with these blog insights 👇

Sri Lanka with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We stayed in the mountainous region, in Ella, where the temperatures are cooler. We strolled in the tea plantations

Highlights: We found good lodgings and food quality. It was ideal to rest in the middle of the trip ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the train to Ella and went hiking to the top of Little Adam’s Peak

Highlights: The kids loved the train ride and the hike ✨

Little Adam's Peak Sri Lanka

This family's experience:

Activities: We based ourselves in Ella for a day to explore the town and its surroundings

Highlights: We enjoyed the cool atmosphere of the town and the many hiking opportunities ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We stayed in Ella and explored the surroundings

Highlights: We enjoyed the cool weather and the tea plantations ✨

Sri Lanka with a toddler - our trip around the island

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city and its surroundings

Highlights: We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful scenery ✨