{"id":1883,"date":"2023-12-26T13:31:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T03:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?guid=ccc6d6b2891630a188a15e2a2a7af229"},"modified":"2023-12-26T13:31:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T03:31:34","slug":"ella-travel-guide-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=1883","title":{"rendered":"Ella Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/content\/images\/2023\/12\/Ella-Travel-Guide--Everything-You-Need-to-Know.jpg\" alt=\"Ella Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know\"><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Ella, a charming town nestled in the picturesque hills of Sri Lanka. Known for its lush green landscapes, scenic tea plantations, and friendly locals, Ella is a must-visit destination for both foreign and local travelers. This travel guide is tailored for those arriving by train, offering a unique perspective on the journey and the destination.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article will be updated frequently<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best-time-to-visit-ella\">Best Time to Visit Ella<\/h3>\n<p>Ella (Sri Lanka) in general has a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 25 &#xB0;C (76 &#xB0;F) in January to 29 &#xB0;C (83 &#xB0;F) in April. The least rainy month in Ella is February with its 6 days of rain, the rainiest month is November, when it rains 17 days. Temperatures during the night go from 17 &#xB0;C (63 &#xB0;F) in February to 19 &#xB0;C (66 &#xB0;F) in May. ~ <em>sunheron.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit Ella is from January to May.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"getting-there-by-train\">Getting There: By Train<\/h3>\n<p>Trains to Ella run regularly, but checking the schedule in advance is advisable. The journey takes approximately 9 hours, so plan accordingly. The most scenic stretch is from Nanu Oya to Ella, so try to catch a daytime train to witness the beauty of the hills.<\/p>\n<p>Trains from Colombo Fort to Ella<\/p>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"tg\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Train Number<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Train Name<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Train Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Frequency<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Departure Time<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Arrival Time<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1041<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/the-ella-odyssey-train\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ella Odyssey<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Special<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Thursday, Saturday<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">05:30<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">14:47<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Tourist train. Need to reserve seats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1005<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/podi-menike-express-train\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Podi Menike<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Express<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">05:55<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">15:38<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Uses a power set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1015<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/udarata-menike-express-train\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udarata Menike<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Express<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">08:30<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">16:59<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Uses a power set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1007<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Express<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">09:45<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">18:26<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Uses a locomotive and coaches. Has an observation coach.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1045<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Night Mail<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">20:30<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">06:38<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Uses locomotives and coaches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<p>Trains from Kandy to Ella<\/p>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"tg\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Train Number<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Train Name<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Train Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Frequency<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Departure Time<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Arrival Time<\/th>\n<th class=\"tg-0lax\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1126<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Kandy Mix<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Mixed<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">03:35<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">13:24<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Slow train. Often gets delayed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1041<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/the-ella-odyssey-train\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ella Odyssey<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Special<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Thursday, Saturday<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">08:25<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">14:47<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Tourist train. Need to reserve seats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1005<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/podi-menike-express-train\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Podi Menike<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Express<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">08:55<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">15:38<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Uses a power set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">1015<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/udarata-menike-express-train\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udarata Menike<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Express<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Daily<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">11:10<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">16:59<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-0lax\">Uses a power set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exploring-ella\">Exploring Ella<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Little Adam&apos;s Peak<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kick off your Ella exploration with a trek to Little Adam&apos;s Peak. The relatively easy hike rewards you with panoramic views of Ella Rock, the valley, and the surrounding hills. The best time to ascend is sunrise or sunset for a magical experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ella Rock<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the more adventurous, Ella Rock is a challenging yet rewarding trek. The trail takes you through tea plantations, dense forests, and open terrain, culminating in a breathtaking view of Ella and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nine Arch Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nine Arches Bridge offers fantastic photo opportunities, and you can even catch a passing train on the Nine Arch Bridge, creating a postcard-perfect scene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ravana Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ravana Falls is about 6.5 KM south of Ella town. It&apos;s around 25 meters in height and it&apos;s one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Flying Ravana Zip Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella and Sri Lanka&#x2019;s first-ever Mega zip-line.<\/p>\n<p>The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at 80kmph, and offers a bird&#x2019;s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"where-to-stay-in-ella\">Where to Stay in Ella<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/content\/images\/2023\/12\/image.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ella Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/content\/images\/size\/w600\/2023\/12\/image.png 600w, https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/content\/images\/size\/w1000\/2023\/12\/image.png 1000w, https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/content\/images\/size\/w1600\/2023\/12\/image.png 1600w, https:\/\/slrailwayforum.com\/content\/images\/2023\/12\/image.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Ella offers a range of accommodations, from cozy guesthouses to boutique hotels with stunning views. Popular choices include The Secret Ella, 98 Acres Resort, and Ella Jungle Resort. 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