Discover Ella Trip 2026

The winding railway line through the Sri Lankan highlands passes endless tea plantations, deep gorges and waterfalls, and is regularly ranked among the most scenically spectacular train journeys in the world.

Built without steel during the British colonial era, the nine-arched stone bridge winds through dense jungle and still serves today as an active railway line as well as one of Sri Lanka's most photographed sights.

The lush green slopes around Ella are among the most important growing regions for the famous Ceylon tea, and several tea factories offer tours with tastings right in the middle of the terraced plantations.

The two moderate hiking peaks near Ella offer spectacular panoramic views over the highlands and surrounding tea plantations, and, unlike the more demanding Adam's Peak, can comfortably be climbed in half a day.

The legendary train route from Kandy to Ella takes about six to seven hours through the Sri Lankan highlands; alternatively, the town can also be reached by bus or car in less time.

The winding railway line through the Sri Lankan highlands passes endless tea plantations, deep gorges and waterfalls, and is regularly ranked among the most scenically spectacular train journeys in the world.

Built without steel during the British colonial era, the nine-arched stone bridge winds through dense jungle and still serves today as an active railway line as well as one of Sri Lanka's most photographed sights.

The lush green slopes around Ella are among the most important growing regions for the famous Ceylon tea, and several tea factories offer tours with tastings right in the middle of the terraced plantations.