Ella, Sri Lanka

Shortly after arriving in Ella we could understand why most people describe it as a highlight of their Sri Lankan adventures. Being up in the mountains, the temperature was cooler and the atmosphere seemed to be more relaxed. We spent three days here sampling the numerous restaurants and reuniting with Australian travellers we met in India (Will and Emma from our camel safari). We spent one day climbing up to little Adams' peak which overlooks the valley of Ella as well as a number of tea plantations. We hiked to a large nine-arch train bridge and, as the trains were still cancelled due to the strike, walked back to town on the rail tracks.Read more