Ella
A Picturesque Hill Town in the Heart of Sri Lanka's Hill Country
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The hilly town of Ella, in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka, is an ideal destination for people trying to break the routine of the warm and humid climate of the coastal Sri Lanka. Ella, situated in the middle of a beautiful green countryside, is situated at 1,041 meter above the sea level and is surrounded by even higher mountains.
Ella, also known as a backpackers' paradise, provides a variety of accommodation options to meet the needs of all travelers. This town has a nice laid-back vibe and a good selection of local restaurants and activities. Ella has an average temperature ranging from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius due to its elevation, making it an ideal all-year-round destination. Ella has a lot to offer, including mountains, tea plantations, and cascading waterfalls, as well as spectacular scenery and landscape, making it a great place for morning and evening walks around town. It is an excellent starting point for exploring Sri Lanka's magnificent green valleys. Ella has something to offer every type of traveler.
Climb Little Adam's Peak or take a stroll along the railroad tracks on the Nine Arch Bridge. Enjoy the endless tea plantations, take a shower under the Ravana waterfall, or hike up to Ella Rock for an awe-inspiring view of the endless valleys. Ella offers a variety of sports activities for adrenaline junkies such as paragliding, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, caving, train tours, and wildlife safaris. Ella provides an opportunity to understand the lifestyle of Sri Lankan locals whose main occupation is agriculture and farming for those interested in learning about the local community.Walk thought the town and set out to explore Ella’s agricultural zone, where you will see paddy grown on mountain terraces similar to what you have seen in the postcards.