Visit Ella and experience a world of adventure, culture and leisure with fellow travellers. From hiking up majestic mountain peaks to quaint caf\u00e9s and restaurants, there is much to do in this small town in the highlands.<\/p>\n
On the top of your list should be hikes up the many mountains that surround Ella. Should you be looking for an easy hike, Little Adam\u2019s Peak<\/a> is the ideal mountain to climb. Located about a kilometre away from the town, it is easy to summit, due to the clear stairway path. The summit allows you to witness the majestic Ravana Ella<\/a> waterfall from afar, in addition to the famous Ella Rock<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Ella Rock is a mountain that is further away from the main town and is more difficult to climb, as its trails are in a wilderness sanctuary. However, start your journey in the wee hours of the morning and witness the majestic sunrise at the summit. Certainly, a rewarding end to the arduous climb.<\/p>\n Most of the hiking trails in Ella will also take you through some historically interesting places that are closely connected to legends and myths of the island. The Ravana Ella<\/a> waterfall and the Ravana Cave<\/a> are directly linked to the epic mythical battle between the Raksha King Ravana of Lanka and Prince Rama of India. One of the natural pools made by the cascade is considered to be the very place in which Princess Sita, the abducted wife of Rama, bathed. Moreover, there is also reason to believe that the Ravana Cave is not just an ordinary cave, but that it possesses a vast tunnel system.<\/p>\nCulture<\/h3>\n