Travel from Ella to Anuradhapura with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A laid-back mountain village beloved for dramatic hikes, the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, and sweeping valley views. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.
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Distance
246 km
Estimated Travel Time
~6h 9m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus
The sacred site where Sita proved her purity through the "Agni Pariksha" (fire ordeal) as described in the Ramayana. A deeply revered temple among Hindu pilgrims on the Ramayana trail.
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
A more challenging full-day hike through tea estates and jungle to a dramatic viewpoint above the clouds.
A gentle 3 km hike to a grassy summit with sweeping panoramic views over Ella Gap and the valleys below.
Watch colonial-era steam trains cross the iconic nine-arch viaduct buried in lush jungle — Ella's most photographed sight.
A large cave on the hillside believed to be where King Ravana hid Sita after abducting her. An atmospheric site steeped in legend with sweeping views of the surrounding jungle.
One of Sri Lanka's widest waterfalls, steeped in Ramayana mythology — a refreshing stop on the hillside road.
Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.
Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.
Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.
