15/05/2026
Things To Do in Ella
Ella is one of those rare places that earns its reputation completely. Nestled in the southern highlands of Sri Lanka at around 1,000 metres above sea level, it combines jungle-covered mountains, cascading waterfalls, mist-draped tea estates and some of the most spectacular valley views on the island — all within a few kilometres of a single, wonderfully unhurried village street.
Most visitors arrive for one photograph and leave with a list of things they wish they had done. The guests who plan ahead — who start early, time the train at the Nine Arch Bridge, catch the tea estate at first light and finish the day with a pot of Ceylon tea watching the sunset turn the valley gold — are the ones who tell everyone they know to come here.
These are the seven experiences our team puts in every Ella itinerary. All are achievable in two to three days. Every single one is better when you know the timing — and even better when you have a guide who knows this landscape by heart.
7 Essential Ella Experiences - At a glance:
1. Hike Little Adam's Peak
2. Visit the famous nine arch bridge
3. Scenic train: Nanuoya to Ella
4. Hike Ella rock
5. Visit Ravana falls
6. Newburgh Tea State at sunrise
7. Relax at a Cafe with the view
Read our blog for more details: https://sinhagiritours.com/ella-hidden-gems
