Excursions

Mountain Heavens / Excursions

DAY EXCURSIONS TO PLACES OF INTEREST
IN ELLA DESIGNED BY THE HOTEL

The Little Adam’s Peak And Flying Ravana Zipline

03 to 04 kms tuk tuk ride ( van for more than 03 persons) from hotel to entrance gate of the adventure zone of the little Adam’s Peak followed by 500 meters walk before climbing the hill. Spend some time on the summit and climb down, get on board the Flying Ravana Zipline (optional) at the same location. Explore this adventure. Return back to hotel.

Total Time duration – 3 hours

The Little Adam’s Peak

Having received the name after the Holy Mountain Adam’s Peak, because of the similar shape. An easy trail through lush green and tea plantations one can consummate a spectacular panoramic view of the lower plains, surrounding Uva, Nothern and Southern provinces from the summit.

The Flying Ravana Zipline

The Zipline stretches half a kilometer, slides at a speed of 80 kmph over iconic tea estates and lush greenery offering a ‘Bird’s Eye View’ of the beautiful hills of the Ella Gap

The Flying Ravana Zipline

The Zipline stretches half a kilometer, slides at a speed of 80 kmph over iconic tea estates and lush greenery offering a ‘Bird’s Eye View’ of the beautiful hills of the Ella Gap

The Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak And Flying Ravana Zipline

04 km tuk tuk ride (van if more than 03 persons) followed by a short trek to the Nine Arch Bridge. Spend a few minutes and walk back to the vehicle and proceed on the tour to the Little Adam’s Peak adventure zone followed by 500 meters walk from its entrance gate before climbing. Spend some time on the summit and climb down the hill, get on board the Flying Ravana Zipline at the same location. Explore this adventure. Return back to hotel.

Total Time duration – 4 ½ hours

The Nine Arch Bridge

Situated between Ella and Demodara railway stations. The significance of this bridge is attributed to its construction, dating back to British Times, where it is built of stone and brick only and stands without a single piece of steel since then

The Little Adam’s Peak

Having received the name after the Holy Mountain Adam’s Peak, because of the similar shape. An easy trail through lush green and tea plantations one can consummate a spectacular panoramic view of the lower plains, surrounding Uva, Nothern and Southern provinces from the summit.

The Little Adam’s Peak

Having received the name after the Holy Mountain Adam’s Peak, because of the similar shape. An easy trail through lush green and tea plantations one can consummate a spectacular panoramic view of the lower plains, surrounding Uva, Nothern and Southern provinces from the summit.

The Flying Ravana Zipline

The Zipline stretches half a kilometer, slides at a speed of 80 kmph over iconic tea estates and lush greenery offering a ‘Bird’s Eye View’ of the beautiful hills of the Ella Gap

The Demodara Railway Loop And The Nine Arch Bridge

07 kilometer tuk tuk ride (van if more than 03 persons) to the Damodara Railway Station and view the train passing on the loop. Spend some time and continue on the drive to the Nine Arch bridge. The approach to the bridge is a 200-meter steep walk. Return back to hotel

Total Time duration – 3 ½ hours

The Demodara Railway Loop

Having received the name after the Holy Mountain Adam’s Peak, because of the similar shape. An easy trail through lush green and tea plantations one can consummate a spectacular panoramic view of the lower plains, surrounding Uva, Nothern and Southern provinces from the summit.

The Nine Arch Bridge

Situated between Ella and Demodara railway stations. The significance of this bridge is attributed to its construction, dating back to British Times, where it is built of stone and brick only and stands without a single piece of steel since then

The Nine Arch Bridge

Situated between Ella and Demodara railway stations. The significance of this bridge is attributed to its construction, dating back to British Times, where it is built of stone and brick only and stands without a single piece of steel since then

Ravana Caves And Ravana Waterfalls

02 kms tuk tuk ride (a van if more than 03 persons) to the Ravana Rock Temple premises from where the climb begins. 650 steps and a short trek to reach the caves. Spend a few minutes and climb down to the temple premises to proceed to the Ravana Waterfalls. Return back to hotel

Total Time duration – 5 hours

Ravana Caves

This mysterious and historic cave is linked to the Demon King Ravana where the abducted Indian Princess Sita is said to have been concealed. Studies have revealed evidence of human habitation dating back to 25000 years.

Ravana Waterfalls

Name after King Ravana , the three-tier cascading waterfalls form rock pools along its way, and the water gush down a height of 25 meters from the oval concave rock.

Ravana Waterfalls

Name after King Ravana , the three-tier cascading waterfalls form rock pools along its way, and the water gush down a height of 25 meters from the oval concave rock.

Ella Rock

You will be accompanied by a guide on this challenging and adventurous trail. Walking along the railway track and getting into the fields moving forward through the tea bushes and tall grass and proceeding uphill on a rocky terrain to reach the peak. Spend a few minutes there mesmerized by the astonishing views. Returning back to the hotel on the same route

Total Time duration – 6 hours

Ella Rock

Height of 1140 meters above sea level, the trail to the top takes you through the countryside where you walk passing tea plantations, forest and overgrown shrubs. Once reach the summit you are rewarded with picturesque views of the nearby hillside and plains below

Demodara Railway Loop Viewpoint And Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory

12 kms Tuk tuk ride (van if above 03 persons) from hotel to the view point in the Oodoowerra tea estates to have a ‘Bird’s Eye View’ of the Demadara Railway Loop. It is suggested that your visit coincides with a train passing on the loop as you could then view the train crawling around the hills for some minutes prior to reaching the loop. After having enjoyed this spectacular site continue the tour proceeding for a visit to the Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. You are taken on a guided tour of the tea factory to learn the ‘Know – How’ of Sri Lankan tea production and conclude by tasting its own cup of tea. Return back to hotel

Total Time duration – 5 hours

The Demodara Railway Loop

Having received the name after the Holy Mountain Adam’s Peak, because of the similar shape. An easy trail through lush green and tea plantations one can consummate a spectacular panoramic view of the lower plains, surrounding Uva, Nothern and Southern provinces from the summit.

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory

Built in 1940 by the British which was subsequently acquired by a Sri Lankan who expanded its produce to an extent where the factory was awarded being the largest tea producer in the Uva Region.

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory

Built in 1940 by the British which was subsequently acquired by a Sri Lankan who expanded its produce to an extent where the factory was awarded being the largest tea producer in the Uva Region.