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    Ella Rock

    A Guide to Hiking Ella Rock

    Challenge yourself with a romantic hike up Ella Rock, an iconic cliff offering panoramic views of the Uva Province. This 10 km round-trip hike, which starts from the Ella train station and takes around 5 hours, is the best hike popular with visitors to Ella. As your reward, you will encounter magical views of endless peaks and valleys. The trek and the surrounding landscapes make it a haven for photography. Take a picnic and get lost in the beautiful, serene surroundings for an enjoyable day out.

    Highlights
    • Take off at the Ella Train Station
    • Walk through forested pathways
    • Sneak a peek at the small Ravana Ella Waterfall from a distance
    • Pass through Tea Plantations
    • Uninterrupted Peak and Valleys views of Uva

    Walk 10 minutes from Ella train station, passing the small Kithalaella train station and over the stream footbridge. Take a left at the fork and wander through tea plantations following the ridgeline with Ella Rock on your left.

    The final part of the trek is slightly more strenuous, so ensure you have plenty of drinking water as you make the final push to the Rock. Trek through the enchanting eucalyptus forest and enter the viewing area.

    Beware, the views are spellbinding! One of the most popular things for couples to do in Ella, the slightly long and moderately challenging trek, is entirely worth the effort, which is why it’s on most to-do lists. Prepare for endless views of emerald greens and mountains caressing clouds at a height of 3400 plus feet. Perfect for snapping gorgeous panoramas, the vistas are breathtaking and endless. Ella Rock is best viewed in the morning as clouds descend, covering the view towards the evening.

    Tips for the Trek

    Hours of Operation and Location

    The Ella Rock turn-off is a 10-minute walk from Kithalaella Railway Station.
    Open Daily – Sunrise to Sunset
    Tickets – LKR 980 (As of June 2024)

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    Inner Bagatalle Road,
    Colombo 03,
    Sri Lanka.

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