Ella

Ella, a picturesque mountain town in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, is celebrated for its panoramic views, tea plantations, and cool climate. Once a quiet village, it grew in prominence with the expansion of tea estates in the British colonial era. The town’s name is thought to derive from a local term for “waterfall” or “cascade,” a nod to its many natural springs. Today, Ella attracts travelers with scenic spots such as the Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Rock, blending colonial heritage with unspoiled nature.