Ella Travel Guide

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      View of Ella.
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      Room we stayed.
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Rawana Ella Falls

Rawana Ella Falls, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  Rawana Ella Falls is about 6 kn towards Wellawaya.It is claimed to be the wildest looking fall in Sri Lanka. In my opinion, the fall may not have spendid water falling down, the gully has made it to be outstanding. 

Stroll around Ella Town

Stroll around Ella Town, Ella

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Ella Gap

Ella Gap, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  A view from the Grand Ella Motel (former Ella Guesthouse) has commanded the best and spendid view of teh Ella Gap. 

Little Adam's Peak

Little Adam's Peak, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  It is a short walk of 45 mins from Ella to the Little Adam's Peak. You will pass by a tea plantation on the way up there. Your climb awards you a spendid view of Ella Gap and the surrounding landscape. 

Tea Plantation

Tea Plantation, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  On the way from Ella to the Litte Adam's Peak, I passed through the tea estate where I could get a very closer look and contact with tea leaver pickers, who are mainly south indians. It is a hard life for them as they usually piacjk 10-15kg of tea leaves and earn a little... 

Hotels  

Sun Top Inn -Ella: you have to be lucky enough

Sun Top Inn -Ella: you have to be lucky enough, Ella

 sahid_mann Says:  We traveled for four months in Asia. During our stay in Sri Lanka Sun Top Inn was the best place we stayed.It was a small guest house with 3 bed rooms but going to be 7 in soon.Nice views of ella rock.You can spend long hours by relaxing and reading in the large sitting.very... 

Sun Top Inn: Best place in Ella.

Sun Top Inn: Best place in Ella., Ella

 neha_ruth Says:  During our stay in Ella we stayed in a small guest house called Sun Top Inn.it was the best place we stayed in SL.Also the Best food in SL.Rooms are very clean. upstair rooms with comfortable beds and attached bath rooms with hot water.free Wi-Fi.In the large sitting area... 

Ella Holiday Inn: The bargain

Ella Holiday Inn: The bargain, Ella

 tabatha Says:  Sleeping in the train we almost forgot to go out in Ella when the owner of the GH jumped in and asked where we were going. He took us to the GH and because of lack of tourists (Tsunami) we got a really good price for the rooms (750 LKR, but normaly it should be at least... 

The Mountain Heavens Hotel: A Real Mountain Heaven

The Mountain Heavens Hotel: A Real Mountain Heaven, Ella

 thusitha Says:  Four of us (my self, my wife and two kids) stayed from Fri 04 Sep 2009 night to Sun 06 morning. We really enjoyed the stay there. The location of the hotel, the view, food and service were excellent. 

Zion View: Fine Line

Zion  View: Fine  Line, Ella

 ellagap Says:  there are many fine guest houses with magnificent views. this is not the only one.if you like privacy and independence this is not the place for you. If you like family around all the time then stay here.there is a fine line here between professionalism and family.also do... 

ZION VIEW: Best view with Friendly and relaxing stay

ZION VIEW: Best view with Friendly and relaxing stay, Ella

 meiermime Says:  on our way to kandy we found this small village Ella we had very pleasant and friendly stay in zion View guesthouse .Its very new and European standard , spacial y long beds . Rooms have balconies with direct view of Ella gap and Ella Rock . every morning we had breakfast on... 

Zion View: Best in Ella

Zion View: Best in Ella, Ella

 turkscaicos Says:  Zion View is the Best in Ella.European size beds with good firm mattress, clean and new rooms, service unparalled, and awesome views. wireless, hot water, laundry and food upon request. and adistance to restaurants; Dream Cafe is the best place to eat. European size beds... 

Beauty Mount Tourist Inn: Calm,friendly and cheap place to stay

Beauty Mount Tourist Inn: Calm,friendly and cheap place to stay, Ella

 Wzorin Says:  If you choose to stay in Ella, I would highly recommend you a great place to stay - Beauty Mount Tourist Inn.Modest, friendly owner, great food,low price...(just order your meal well in advance, it takes them a bit longer to cook it :)). 

Sun Top Inn: home away from home in Ella

Sun Top Inn: home away from home in Ella, Ella

 eve734frd Says:  Three upstair balcony rooms with open sitting with the nice view of Ella rock. Clean,very comfortable seven feet long specialy made beds. Bath rooms with real HOT water.The owners are very help ful and friendly. They give maps and information to walk arround. they look after... 

Moutain Heavens Hotel: Lovely Ella hotel - Sri Lanka

Moutain Heavens Hotel: Lovely Ella hotel - Sri Lanka, Ella

 caberwife Says:  This is a beautiful little place with four bright rooms with ensuite bathrooms, fans, excellent service and a spectacular view of Ella Gap. It is quite new and easily missed. We had a wonderful stay there. I documented our entire Sri Lanka trip at... 

Hotel Country Comfort: Good Value Basic Room

Hotel Country Comfort: Good Value Basic Room, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  The hotel stay was part of my 8 day trip package as I specified the accommodation should be basic non-air con with fan and attached bathroom. It turned out to be good selection and I am happy with it.The hotle has classical look and you can see some common area in one of the... 

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Restaurants  

Curd & honey: Gathering place

Curd & honey: Gathering place, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  A local eatery has various types of food and curry rice. 

???: Local restaurant

???: Local restaurant, Ella

 Sambawalk Says:  I had my lunch at this restaurant next to the telecom shop. Name?? I forgot. The fried rice with fish curry costs Rs200. Coke Rs40. Take note that it takes a long time for preparation of Sri Lanka food. For this dish, it took 25 mins to prepare. 

Transportation  

Comfortable & Reasonable Driver In Ella.

Comfortable & Reasonable Driver In Ella., Ella

 ameesha Says:  Sampath is a good,polite, friendly, driver& a guide in Ella. He will do one day tours,Airport pick ups,Round tours as you wish.Reasonable prices with a very good comfotable aircon vehicle.Speaks good English so easy to communicate. 

Favorites  

Friendly and relaxing guesthouse

Friendly and relaxing guesthouse, Ella

 laserlars Says:  Ellas rock is a beautiful trip and a must in Ella. We have been to Ella for 3 days and stayed in Zion View guesthouse. The view is breathtaking, just opposite Ellas rock. The rooms are very clean and the food was the best in Sri Lanka we tasted. This place just opened 2... 

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 This is the best place where we stayed, because not only nice room with a nice price, but an wonderfull dinner!!!The son's boss is a cook.... really a great... 

 

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Quiet place with breathtaking wievs

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 Ella is really a place apart. It's not even a city, but a small mountain village in the heart of tea plantations area. It's a good place to just rest day or two. It can be also a base for some... 

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Ella Gap

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 The excellent view of the Ella Gap is breathtaking. On a clear day, you can see as far as the south coastal line. Be sure you visit the Resthouse to get this view. 

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Ella = beautiful landscape

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 This is the view from an hotel... I took just a nice spot close to the balcony and not the landscape because my camera isn't so professional. 

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The hills of Ella

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 Everybody like this quiet village in the middle of the hill country. It's a very good base for walks trough amazing deep valleys, tea plantations, waterfalls and green paddy fields. Or you can just... 

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Ella

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ella. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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