Ella
Sri Lanka · Uva Province
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by Ella Pradeshiya Sabha. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+5:30 · 11.5 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Uva Province
- On the map
- 6.87° N, 81.05° E
Near Ella
- Nuwara Eliya · 32 km away
- Mahiyangana · 51 km away
- Udawalawa · 56 km away
- Nallathanniya · 58 km away
- Kandy · 65 km away
- Yala National Park · 65 km away
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Where to stay
Belmount Ella
10/10 · 5 reviews
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Treetops ella
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Winwood Ella
9.6/10 · 699 reviews
Ella moon rock
9.6/10 · 610 reviews
Divine View Homestay
9.6/10 · 598 reviews
Anasa Wellness Resort
9.6/10 · 256 reviews
Blooming Rose Ella
9.5/10 · 719 reviews