Hill Country
Ella
Uva
A laid-back mountain village of mist, tea slopes, easy hikes, and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
View detailsSri Lanka's highest town, at 1,868m, with a crisp climate and Tudor-style architecture from the British tea era. Surrounded by rolling tea estates, waterfalls, and Lake Gregory, it's the gateway to the central highlands.
Things to see & do
- Tour a working tea factory and taste fresh Ceylon tea
- Boat or stroll at Lake Gregory
- Visit Victoria Park and a colonial bungalow
- Day-trip to nearby waterfalls
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