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  • Ella's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    gabbibbi
    Distance
    2.50mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofElla's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple Photo ofElla's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple Photo ofElla's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple

    Enjoy this off-the-beaten-track nice and easy walk among tea plantations. Visit the hidden temple where the very kind monk will show you their 100-year-old Buddha statue.

    We walked the route in the afternoon and it is absolutely worth it. No tourist seen after the village of Ella. Beautiful...
    Sandra van der Molen

  • Ella Rock

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    beckisample
    Distance
    7.85mi
    Elevation +
    2674f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock

    Lovely hike, plenty of shade which was nice. Take water, snacks, decent shoes (some gravel was loose underfoot) and prepare for a steep climb! There are people selling water, sodas, coconuts on the trail. Entrance to the...

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  • Devils staircase

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    near Ganwasangoda, Uva Province (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Indica Dias
    Distance
    8.77mi
    Elevation +
    4544f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofDevils staircase Photo ofDevils staircase Photo ofDevils staircase

    Devils staircase hike is a quite strenuous one with continous ascent and is being typically used as a trek for training technical climbs overseas. The trek started about 50m before the Kalupahana double bridge with a ste...

  • Ella station - Ella rock view

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    near Ella Town, Uva Province (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    aitortxin84
    Distance
    7.30mi
    Elevation +
    2077f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofElla station - Ella rock view Photo ofElla station - Ella rock view Photo ofElla station - Ella rock view

    This track is from Ella's train station to Ella Rock (beautiful POV at the top). Just remember, this hike involves a more than 500-meter climb and the trail can be tricky in some spots (specially after the bridge with th...

  • Ella’s Rock, Sri Lanka

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    near Kithalella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Toryburgos
    with area.gago
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    1230f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofElla’s Rock, Sri Lanka Photo ofElla’s Rock, Sri Lanka Photo ofElla’s Rock, Sri Lanka

    This is an alternative route to reach the most famous peak in Ella. We start at the Tree House Cabana hotel, so we cut At least one hour the “tipical” route which starts at Ella’s train station. The Rute runs for the wil...

    Great hike and beautiful scenery. Was a bit of a search to keep on the right track but succeded
    Robert Smit

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale - Official Profile

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    near Kirimetiya, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    10.77mi
    Elevation +
    4836f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale - Official Profile

    TRAIL PASS: Now mandatory to walk this stage and can be purchased online at https://members.thepekoetrail.org/passes/create. Pekoe Trail Members are not required to buy a pass. If you would like to explore membership opp...

    Every day. Every stage. The BEST 🌿✨🥰
    Dharshan Ruban

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 Demodara to Ella

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    near Gawarawela, Uva Province (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Ransley Burrows
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 Demodara to Ella Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 Demodara to Ella Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 Demodara to Ella

    We are doing all 300 km of the Pekoe Trail in reverse, in aid of diabetic wound care and limb salvage at Pas Saviya, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Colombo. Happy Monday. Day 7. Completed Stage 16. Demoda...

  • Ella Rock in Ella, Sri Lanka

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    near Kithalella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Guido Gruesshaber
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    1027f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofElla Rock in Ella, Sri Lanka Photo ofElla Rock in Ella, Sri Lanka Photo ofElla Rock in Ella, Sri Lanka

    Take a tuk tuk from Ella to Kithalella Train station. Follow the train tracks (you can walk on the tracks) to the right until you pick up the trail going up. About 3.5h total in a relaxed pace. When you see my track use ...

  • Ella Rock Grand Circle

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    psylwest
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    1640f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofElla Rock Grand Circle Photo ofElla Rock Grand Circle Photo ofElla Rock Grand Circle

    It is a circle trail which allows to return by different way. Apart from the Ella Rock few steps further to reach a small Buddhist shrine. Tip: after the bridge take the right path. You will return to this point by the ...

  • Haldummulla Estate | Anthe's Loop

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    near Haldummulla, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Haldummulla Estate Trails
    Distance
    3.65mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofHaldummulla Estate | Anthe's Loop Photo ofHaldummulla Estate | Anthe's Loop Photo ofHaldummulla Estate | Anthe's Loop

    This is an easy 5KM loop walk from Haldemula Estate Bunaglow. You can add to this by going all the way up to Idalgashena Railway Station after you've been to the colourful village. It's a bit muddy after rain. Playli...

  • Haldumulla Estate 11 km Walk

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    near Haldummulla, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    carmenperera
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    1962f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofHaldumulla Estate 11 km Walk Photo ofHaldumulla Estate 11 km Walk Photo ofHaldumulla Estate 11 km Walk

    Beautiful 11 km walk starting and ending at the Haldumulla Estate. Midway it touches the Peakoe trail at the Idalgashinna train station. There is also a little Kade with the name 'Baby Shalini Hotel', where you can get s...

  • Ella-Mini Adam’s Peak-Nine Arch Bridge

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Stevos
    with tom2006
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    4219f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofElla-Mini Adam’s Peak-Nine Arch Bridge Photo ofElla-Mini Adam’s Peak-Nine Arch Bridge Photo ofElla-Mini Adam’s Peak-Nine Arch Bridge

    Ella Town Main Street to Mini Adam’s Peak (furthest point) with views to Ella Rock then back via Nine Arch Bridge into town. Huge rewards for little distance / effort. Max height is wrong

    Niiice!
    adehardwick

  • Elle Icons: 9 Arches and Little Adam’s

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    psylwest
    Distance
    7.91mi
    Elevation +
    1302f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofElle Icons: 9 Arches and Little Adam’s Photo ofElle Icons: 9 Arches and Little Adam’s Photo ofElle Icons: 9 Arches and Little Adam’s

    Combining both the bridge and the peak will make a bit longer stroll. We added an extra visit to the black tea factory Kinellan which made above 13km circle. Technically easy path. A bit confusing walk to the bridge.

  • Ella Town (near station) to Ella Rock.

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Stevos
    Distance
    7.06mi
    Elevation +
    4318f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofElla Town (near station) to Ella Rock. Photo ofElla Town (near station) to Ella Rock. Photo ofElla Town (near station) to Ella Rock.

    Ella Tea View guesthouse to Ella Rock by Road before trails. Then return along train tracks into town. Takes in rice fields and forest climb.

    excellent walk, i was in attendance for this activity
    tom2006

  • Ella Rock with 1.5 hrs break

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Snaggan
    Distance
    6.77mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofElla Rock with 1.5 hrs break Photo ofElla Rock with 1.5 hrs break Photo ofElla Rock with 1.5 hrs break

    This hike was beautiful from start to end. We left at 7.30 from our hotel and started the trail at 8 am. In retrospect I would have preferred to start the trail at 7 am. If you are like me and enjoy to spend some time at...

    Very nice! The track was very simple to follow, good viewpoint!
    g.foli

  • Ella rock from Kithalella Station

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    near Idamegama, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Rania Lotfy
    Distance
    4.10mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofElla rock from Kithalella Station Photo ofElla rock from Kithalella Station Photo ofElla rock from Kithalella Station

    Nice natural track , moderate, bit slippery as rain was falling yesterday.. the view point worth it .. From the station go on the train track to the left , less than 100m you start the trail ..

  • Ella Rock

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Simone Sevcikova
    Distance
    7.61mi
    Elevation +
    1398f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock

    What a beauty of the trail this is!!! We started the hike early at 5am from our guest house, walking down the Passara Rd, continuing on Waterfall Rd and making our way on to the train tracks all the way until the turn po...