Ella a small town in the Badulla District. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
The views through Ella Gap are stunning, and on a clear night you can even spy the subtle glow of the Great Basses lighthouse on Sri Lanka's south coast. Don't be too laid-back though; definitely make time for easygoing walks through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls and viewpoints.
Attractions
1) Dhowa temple, a 2,000-year-old rock temple, is located on the Badulla-Bandarawela Road. It contains a 12 metres (39 ft) unfinished Buddha statue carved into the surrounding rock.
2) Bambaragala Peak
3) Ella Rock Hike
4) Little Adam's Peak Hike
5) Ravana Ella Falls
6) Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara
7) Scenic Train Ride
8) Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery,Ella a branch of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, where people can learn Buddhism & practice meditation.
A must do activity while you are in this beautiful landscape is to take the scenic Train Journey from one part to another.
| Uphill Journey |
| From |
From / To |
To |
| |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 09.20hrs /
Train # 1126 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 12.30hrs /
Train # 1126 |
Kandy Peradeniya Station
@ 09.00hrs /
Train # 1001 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 12.20hrs /
Train # 1001
|
Ella Railway Station
@ 14.45hrs /
Train # 1001 |
Kandy Main Station
@ 09.10hrs /
Train # 1005 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 13.00hrs /
Train # 1005 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 15.20hrs /
Train # 1005 |
Kandy Main Station
@ 11.10hrs /
Train # 1015 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 14.45hrs /
Train # 1015 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 17.25hrs /
Train # 1015 |
Kandy Peradeniya Station
@ 12.30hrs /
Train # 1007 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 16.00hrs /
Train # 1007 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 18.25hrs /
Train # 1007 |
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| Downhill Journey |
| |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 09.20 /
Train # 1016 |
Kandy Main Station
@ 12.45hrs /
Train # 1016 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 08.05hrs / Train # 1002 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 10.25hrs /
Train # 1002 |
Kandy Peradeniya Station
@ 13.55hrs /
Train # 1002 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 09.25hrs / Train # 1006 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 12.20hrs /
Train # 1006 |
Kandy Main Station
@ 15.50hrs /
Train # 1006 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 11.55hrs /
Train # 1008 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 14.55 /
Train # 1008 |
Kandy Peradeniya Station
@ 18.25hrs /
Train # 1008 |
Ella Railway Station
@ 12.50hrs (Weekday)
@ 14.40hrs (Weekend)
Train # 1596 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
@ 17.45hrs (Weekday)
@ 18.40hrs (Weekend)
Train # 1596 |
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