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Ella Rock
Ella Rock's dramatic granite summit delivers panoramic views of Sri Lanka's lush hill country, earning a 4.6-star rating from 2065 visitors and the 2025 Travelers' Choice Award. Ideal for couples and families, it stands as the top-rated attraction in Ella for natural beauty and scenic vistas.
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot
Free parking lot
Overview - Ella Rock
Ella Rock, a majestic granite summit in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, offers a postcard-perfect vista of the island’s lush hill country. Perched at a dramatic elevation, this natural landmark is celebrated for its sweeping 360-degree views of emerald rice paddies, misty valleys, and distant tea plantations, drawing nature lovers and photographers alike. As the top-rated attraction in Ella—ranked #1 among 29—its 4.6-star rating and 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award reflect its enduring appeal. Visitors of all kinds, from couples to solo adventurers, flock to its summit to witness the golden light of sunrise or the soft glow of sunset, framing the landscape in ever-changing hues. The site’s accessibility and serene atmosphere make it a quintessential stop for those exploring the Ella region, offering a tranquil escape that captures the raw, unspoiled beauty of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful moment of reflection or a backdrop for unforgettable photographs, Ella Rock embodies the island’s natural splendor in a single, breathtaking experience.
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Panoramic Summit Views
Golden Sunrise Viewpoint
Eucalyptus Forest Trails
Ella Gap Vistas
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Great hike with beautiful views! We hiked Ella Rock from Tree House Hostel and it took us about 1.5 hours to the top. The hike is not too difficult, just follow the train tracks for the first …
5 months ago
Meg Shan
Loved it! There’s snack stalls along the way with fresh juice and coconut water. I’d recommend getting one as they’re divine and support local people outside of the Ella High street. …
a month ago
asaf shahar
A short but engaging hike, with two stellar vistas at the peak. I recommend leaving early to avoid the heat and moisture. The initial path is rather confusing, but the locals are very helpful. You need to pay when you reach the top, but I recommend going around because the price is a bit unfair (930! I’ve been to parks for 100)
2 months ago
Niveet Singh
Beautiful trail. Highly recommend. For experienced / fit hikers it is easy. The last 400m is steep but not technically challenging. It will be hard to old or unfit people. …
a month ago
Nicolò Botti
Recommended hike, there are some climbs a bit demanding but nothing impossible, very nice departure from Kithe Ella station, upon arrival at the summit you have to pay and there are two view points, marked path
3 months ago
Livia Gasparini
A beautiful hike - you do not need a guide there are many different paths that take you there and you can easily do it alone! You have to pay for the 1st viewpoint but we just went around it and got to the …
7 months ago
Sib H
There is really no signs and if it were not for the grace of a local farmer who rescued us after we took a very bad wrong turn we would have been covered in leeches and very very lost. We ended up not going up but followed the rail track and saw the train up close as it went past
a month ago
Fabio Adriana
First track is quite easy but if you want to continue and go to other peaks it will get harder. Make sure to have water and good shoes. Totally worth it!
4 months ago
Sphynxboa
Ella Rock is one of my go-to adventures whenever I'm in the area. What I love about it is the peacefulness — far fewer tourists than at more popular spots. The hike itself is a real challenge, tougher and longer than the climb to Little …
7 months ago
Isabel H
A lovely hike. Not too long, but quite steep towards the end, climbing over roots and stones. If you cross the railway tracks, about 300 meters past the Kitha Ella train stop, a path leads off to the left (before the railway marker 166 …
a week ago