Ella is a most popular adventure spots in Sri Lanka. It is located in the Badulla District, surrounded by rolling hills, plunging waterfalls, lush green forests and tea plantations. It embraces a rich bio-diversity, inhabited with variations of plants and wildlife. There are many pleasurable things to do in Ella including trekking to Ella rock, bathing in the Ella waterfall (also called Ravana Ella), a walk to Adam’s peak, a visit of the tea factories, discovery of the Nine Arch Bridge and Ayurveda therapies.
Ella is a most popular adventure spots in Sri Lanka. It is located in the Badulla District, surrounded by rolling hills, plunging waterfalls, lush green forests and tea plantations. It embraces a rich bio-diversity, inhabited with variations of plants and wildlife. There are many pleasurable things to do in Ella including trekking to Ella rock, bathing in the Ella waterfall (also called Ravana Ella), a walk to Adam’s peak, a visit of the tea factories, discovery of the Nine Arch Bridge and Ayurveda therapies.
Ella offers enchanting trekking opportunities with spectacular sceneries among the tea plantations, temples, rain forests and waterfalls. Ella is an excellent location for those who are keen on exploring and discovering the surrounding countryside. The highest mountain of the hill range, Little Adam's Peak can be reached walking through a stunning tea estate. You can also visit a tea factory and learn about the tea-making process. You can even climb over the rocks up the waterfalls escorted by monkeys scampering up and down the rocks. A path close to the safe bathing area will tempt you to go trekking in that direction too. Furthermore, we will organize paragliding, canoeing, camping & rock climbing.
Another great adventure spot in Sri Lanka is Knuckles Mountain Range. It is a less known place among visitors, which makes hiking more special. Hike through the mountains to experience the spectacular view of the surrounding hills, waterfalls, rivers and tea plantations.
Kitulagala is the most popular adventure spot in Sri Lanka for river rafting and Jungle trekking, located on the banks of River Kelani Ganga. Also, it is a major Eco-tourism venue in Sri Lanka, since you can find a high level of biodiversity in the area. It is a real paradise for those who love adventure experiences in the mountains since it offers numerous hills trails that journey across clear rivers, dense forests, waterfalls and lush tea plantations. Sri Lanka holidays tourists are attracted to a stretch of wild waters of River Kelani Ganga around the village of Kitulgala, well known also for its Kitul Palm tree and toddy (alcoholic drink). For the birders and ornithologists, Kitulgala is irresistible too: 38 species of birds are found here. For photographic enthusiasts, the evergreen rainforest offers stunning landscapes. The combination of fast-paced rapids, the tranquillity of the forest reserve, the traditional lifestyle of the villagers, well organized on-site white-water rafting operators and accommodation options attract tourists from all over the world.
Horton Plains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the eastern edge of the Central highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya and Hatton. It is a forest reserve, where the land rises to 2,500 meters above the sea level. The region is known as a super biodiversity hotspot. Horton Plains is home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species. It is also home for Sri Lankan Leopards and deer. The park is named after the British governor Sir Robert Horton.
This extraordinary highland is an excellent place for trekking and bird watching. The weather can change very quickly on the plains. One minute it can be sunny and clear, the next chilly and misty. The best time to visit this place is early in the morning and we suggest you should live as early as 5.30 am from Nuwara Eliya. The drive from here through the stunning Diyatalawa tea plantations to Horton Plains is particularly beautiful. Mountains, mist, tall trees, waterfalls, flowers and fruits all hugging you all along. The crisp and cool air will wrap you around. The pain of early morning waking up and getting ready in the morning is all gone now. It’ll beginning to feel all that trouble is nothing compared to the walk, the hike and the park.
Pigeon Island, its possesses a 200m long and 100m wide coral reef with over 100 species of exquisite corals making it an unmatched live coral reef, unlike any other in Sri Lanka. It is considered an ecosystem high in biodiversity. Pigeon Island has made it a favourable feeding and breeding ground for over 300 species of coral reef fish creating a colorful underwater symphony. Interestingly there are also visiting sea turtles such as Hawksbill sea turtle, Green sea turtle, Leatherback, Loggerhead and Olive Ridley amongst other varieties of interesting vertebrates and invertebrates. This underwater fantasy is a piece of heaven for those interested in scuba diving, snorkeling, & surfing.
The name Lipton’s Seat says it all. It is a famous viewpoint 1960m above sea level. This is located in the Haputale Mountains overlooking the Dambetenna Tea Estate, where Sir Thomas Lipton used to sit and contemplate his plantation with its stony landscape and green tea bushes.
With good weather conditions, you would witness some incredible panoramic views you could ever find in the hill-country. Plan your visit to the place bit early as it may be cloudy already from 10 am on.
Once you get to the top of Lipton’s Seat, you will have a bird’s eye view of the Sabaragamuwa Central and Eastern provinces in the perspective of Thomas Lipton himself. To say the view is spectacular would be an understatement. The climb is worth it just for this.
Pidurangala is an enormous rock located a few kilometres north of Sigiriya. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved monks living around Sigiriya to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock. An ancient cave temple still houses objects from various vintages that reflect Buddhist, Hindu and western beliefs. Pidurangala is a more challenging climb than Sigiriya, so should not be attempted by those with poor physical fitness. There is no clear path to the top: steep, uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. From the top, there are glorious vistas of the surrounding landscape and an incredible view of the majestic Sigiriya Rock.
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