Ella

Ella

The village that sees everything and has decided to stay small.

Ella sits at the edge of the hill country, where the mountains drop away suddenly and the southern plain stretches to the horizon. The famous Nine Arch Bridge was built by locals using granite and brick during World War I when steel was unavailable. It is still in daily use.

Experiences at this stop

• Nine Arch Bridge --- the train crossing

The bridge crossing times are known to your guide. Arrive 20 minutes early. Stand on the tea estate path above the bridge, not below it. The train crosses in 40 seconds.

• Ella Rock hike

A 3-hour return hike through tea estates and jungle to a summit overlooking the Ella Gap and the southern plain. A guide is necessary, not optional.

• Little Adam's Peak --- morning sunrise

A 45-minute walk with a sunrise view of the entire southern hill country.

• Train journey --- Ella to Haputale or Nuwara Eliya

One of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world. Second class observation car --- the windows open further.