waterfall · Ella · Free

Waterfall of about 25 m, known locally as Ravana Ella, right beside the road from Ella down to Wellawaya, about 6 km from town. Named after King Ravana of the Ramayana.

Best time to visit

Wet months, when the flow is strongest; early morning for fewer people

Typical visit duration

30 minutes to 1 hour

Tips

Free to visit. The rocks are slippery and the pools are deeper than they look. Watch your bags around the roadside stalls and monkeys.