Top Things to do in Ella
10 Things to Do in Ella That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ella, Sri Lanka including R. M. S Antique And Brassware, Amba Estate, Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Spice Garden, Demodara Loop, Ravana Ella Falls, Ella Gap Waterfall, Nature Trail Ella.
Restaurants in Ella
1. R. M. S Antique And Brassware
Overall Ratings
5 based on 167 reviews
RMS Antique and Brassware stock only authentic Sri Lankan antiques, artifacts, crafts and gifts. Products range from hand-painted traditional oil paintings to colonial metalware, as well as a wealth of hand-carved artefacts from across the country. We are committed to only authentic and genuine products, and believe in supporting local craftsmen and women. With a friendly, warm and helpful staff we welcome all antique enthusiasts and amateur collectors alike.
Reviewed By Icilama
Madu's shop is THE place to go shopping for presents and souvenirs in Ella. It has everything you need from decorative items to useful objects (masks, gems, jewelry, tea pots, brassware, postcards, etc.) at the best prices.
What's more, Madu, the owner, is the sweetest guy ever. He's always up for a nice chat, will explain you every object that he sells with huge kindness. The place is up to the man. I can only recommend R.M.S. Antique shop.
2. Amba Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Amba Estate is an organic farm in the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka. The farm is approximately 30 minutes drive from Ella, perched in a small valley above the Ravana-Ella Waterfalls, with views of Ella Rock and Lipton's Seat. We produce a range of artisanal teas, coffees, spices and preserves, and we work with the local community to support a variety of educational, economic and environmental initiatives. We offer guests the opportunity to stay in the Estate farmhouse, learn more about artisanal tea-making, and enjoy our little corner of paradise. We offer tours of the farm and artisanal tea and coffee production every day at 11am (except Sundays and public holidays). The tour itself is free, and you can also do a tea tasting after the tour for Rs.500 per person. No need to book ahead – just turn up. You are welcome to visit the farm at other times on weekdays (before 3pm when the office closes), but apart from the main tour at 11am, we are only able to provide a 15-minute tour.
Reviewed By Jo B
There are lots of places in Sri Lanka where you can visit commercial tea plantation factories. No doubt they are all interesting and informative. Most tea factories are doing mass production and therefore using machines, high yield picking processes and possibly chemicals for pest control and fertilisation.
Amba Estate prides itself on difference. Their aim is not volume but high quality , fair work practices and sustainability. They are smaller, they are certified organic, they profit share with their employees, they pick only the tender new leaves on each bush , and they hand process every leaf. This includes hand rolling every leaf. They also specialise in herbal infusions such as lemongrass, and in high quality coffee beans.
Each day at 11 am they run a free one hour tour, followed by an optional 500 rupee tea tasting. The tour is so informative and will change how you prepare your tea, and what you know about tea. Do the tasting. It’s amazing to find that such great quality tea tastes 100 times better than what you previously thought was good tea. You can purchase teas at their front office to take home but there is absolutely no pressure to do so. They also sell some nice jams.
The estate is located high up the mountain and the road up there is very very scenic but is single lane with lots of twists and turns. Beautiful if a little scary when a vehicle comes from the other direction. We took a tuktuk and paid him to wait for us.
From the estate the Manager will also point out to you Little Adams peak, Ella Rock, and Lipton’s seat which are all part of the expansive view. Don’t be late for the start of the tour. When we went there were only about ten people on the tour which was also great, allowing for easy discussions with the guide/ Manager.
3. Ella Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By palawandave - puerto princesa
I hiked along the railway tracks from Ella Station, passing the sign "prohibited to walk on the railway line", but even the stationmaster told me to go this way. Keeping a lookout for trains it took me less than an hour to reach the path on the left that led me through fields where farmers were bust attending their crops. The path had a few branches and i found myself backtracking a couple of times after taking the wrong turning. However there were plenty of people coming down the path who put me in the correct direction. There are two quite steep sections before i reached the top. Fortunately it was about 10.30 am and the skies were clear offering a terrific view. There were two enterprising locals selling lemon tea and bottled water at the top, triple price here, but who is complaining as the lemon tea was really good. I guess by the time i returned to Ella Station the hike had taken e the best part of four hours, but this is a hike one should not miss.
4. Little Adam's Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By johnsamual
It was a amazing walking through the morning light sun shine and views of the soround was beautiful. It made a good picture beyond us . After we came to the little adam's peak felt like we came to another world.! Actually we thanks to radient tours guide all of that!
5. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Notdunroaming - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Walked down here to see the train cross the viaduct, it was good and worthwhile although coming from near to the Ribblehead viaduct it wasn’t that much of a novelty. The way we walked was quite steep at the end so decent footwear helpful. W orthodox a look.
6. Ella Spice Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By Jenks84 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
This costs 100rps, be realistic about what to expect... they show you the plants and then give you the opportunity to purchase what you have seen. Personally I loved seeing the plants that my everyday cupboard items come from, it is a clever little extra tourist experience on a lazy afternoon in Ella
7. Demodara Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Lauriegford - Guildford, United Kingdom
If you go to the tea factory near by definitely worth doing this walk. It only takes about half an hour. Walking along the tracks you see some beautiful views and a lovely bridge and waterfall. Quite an experience when the train comes! It's free.
8. Ravana Ella Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By palawandave - puerto princesa
I intended to walk to the falls but the road was very busy so i opted to catch the bus for the 6 km trip. There was no mistaking where to get off the bus as the falls were right next to the road , along with snack stalls and souvenir stalls, and crowds of people. The falls came down the mountain cascading in to several pools, one of which people were bathing in. I guess it would have been quite cold in the pool. We were not allowed to climb up the hill by the side of the falls as it was too dangerous, in fact a sign warned us that over 30 people had died at the falls. I stood and admired the falls for 30 minutes before catching the bus back to Ella.
9. Ella Gap Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Mel S - Orpington, United Kingdom
The Ella Gap Waterfall is quite spectacular, running from high in the hills down to Ella. Parking the car near bye allows you to take in this amazing sight. The just a short work down the hill through the well marked track in the forest takes you down to the spectacular railway bridge where, if you are lucky you can catch sight of the Kandy to Ella train which trundles across the bridge.
10. Nature Trail Ella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Hiro V - Colombo, Sri Lanka
We explored little Sri Pada(Adam's Peak) , Nine arch bridge, demodara loop and the starting point of Manik ganaga. Even though the nature lovers are familiar with first 3, starting point of manik ganaga(RIVER) is not a well known attaction.If you see google maps and locate the starting point of manik river, it starts from spring valley estate. It was an amazing trek through the tea estates. Little adams peak was also rewarding with a fabulous view.
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