Uva Province
Ella
Postcard hill-country views and the Nine Arch Bridge
A laid-back mountain town wrapped in tea terraces and cloud forest, best known for the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, waterfall hikes, and one of the world's most scenic train journeys.
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Nearby attractions
landmark
Nine Arch Bridge
A colonial-era railway viaduct woven through jungle and tea terraces, best seen as a train crosses.
hiking
Little Adam's Peak
A gentle 1-2 hour ridge walk with sweeping views over the Ella Gap, easier than its famous namesake.
nature
Ravana Falls
A wide cascading waterfall a short tuk-tuk ride from town, dramatic during monsoon season.
Traveler reviews
Sep 2026
Best train ride of our lives
The Kandy to Ella rail journey lived up to every photo we'd seen — and then some.
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Best time to visit
January–March, July–September
