Ella
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Pros
- Day 9: Drive up the mountain to Ella: Beautiful views inland, stopped at a waterfall for a dip, only cost less than a dollar for the path's upkeep (Sri Lankans are great and they don't fleece you, all very reasonable). Ella was very much...
- Myself, I would fly into Colombo and head straight to Kandy and base out of there for the entire trip (Places such as Sigiriya and Ella can be done as day trips so long as you hire a car, which is not too expensive).
- You can visit Ella during January to March & visit the Nine arch Bridge.
- Also, Ella isn’t just a backpacker town — it's actually very scenic and relaxed, and many couples prefer it over Nuwara Eliya.
Cons
- As for other destinations like Colombo, Ella, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya, they can be quite expensive.
Sentiment
4 positive (80%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 1 negative (20%)
Trust + time weighted score: +70% · raw score 60%
What redditors said (5 of 5)
Day 9: Drive up the mountain to Ella: Beautiful views inland, stopped at a waterfall for a dip, only cost less than a dollar for the path's upkeep (Sri Lankans are great and they don't fleece you, all very reasonable). Ella was very much a tourist town, with great access to nature.
Myself, I would fly into Colombo and head straight to Kandy and base out of there for the entire trip (Places such as Sigiriya and Ella can be done as day trips so long as you hire a car, which is not too expensive).
You can visit Ella during January to March & visit the Nine arch Bridge.
Also, Ella isn’t just a backpacker town — it's actually very scenic and relaxed, and many couples prefer it over Nuwara Eliya.
As for other destinations like Colombo, Ella, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya, they can be quite expensive.