Want more Sri Lanka travel guides? On this page I have gathered 10+ travel guides to help you plan your Sri Lanka trip. Tips! Try to do the hike at sunrise to experience an amazing light and calmness. Start hiking no later than 05:45 am to reach the peak in time for the sunrise. ➳ Read more: A guide to Diyaluma Falls – the second tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka Tips! Look up the train timetable before you go and try to take an iconic photo of the train on the bridge. Note: Getting to Ella Rock can be a bit tricky, and the locals usually try to trick you to take the wrong way (so that they can guide you for a small fee). In the beginning of the hike you just follow the train track west from Ella train station, for about 45 minutes. It is pretty easy to see where to turn and start the climb upwards. Follow this guide for all the details. Note: The train ride from Kandy to Ella has become a popular activity for tourists. Make sure to book a ticket in advance to make sure you get a seat. Yummy points: 5/5Vegan friendly: YesI recommend: Their veggie burger, the Greek salad and their passion/lime iced tea.Price: A burger for 850 LKR, a salad for 1100 LKR and an iced tea for 300 LKR.Wi-Fi: Yes! Find Café Chill on Google maps. Yummy points: 3/5Vegan friendly: YesI recommend: Their veggie kottuPrice: A kottu for 300–500 LKRWi-Fi: No Find Raha on Google maps. Yummy points: 4/5Vegan friendly: YesI recommend: Their avocado burritoPrice: You can get a meal for 800–1100 LKRWi-Fi: No Find The Reincarnation on Google maps. ➳ Read more: Book tickets to the world-famous Kandy-Ella train
Ella Inn – around 5000 LKR per nightEden View Ella – around 4300 LKR per night
Udawalawe National Park: You can’t visit Sri Lanka without experiencing the country’s rich wildlife on a safari. Udawalawe National Park is listed as 1 of the 10 must-do activities while in Sri Lanka, and it’s located only 2 hours from Ella. Udawalawe National Park is known to be the best place to see wild elephants in Sri Lanka.Lipton’s Seat: Lipton Seat is a viewpoint in Haputale, located 1,5 hours from Ella. This is where Sir Thomas Lipton, the famous tea producer, used to sit and admire his beautiful tea fields. From this point, you have a gorgeous view of the endless green tea fields. While you’re in Haputale you should stop by Dambatenne Tea Factory.Nuwara Eliya: Explore the lush mountain village Nuwara Eliya, also known as Little England of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is located at 1900 meters above sea level which makes the environment unique, with lush tea plantations and cooler temperaturesHorton Plains National Park: Horton Plains is a national park located near Nuwara Eliya and only 2 hours from Ella. The national park is located at 2100–2300 meters above sea level and offers unique nature, with montane grassland and cloud forest. Read more about Horton Plains National Park here.
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