Badulla District, Uva Province
Things to do in Ella
30 well-reviewed sights and 44 bookable local experiences - all rated 4.0+ on Google.
- Sights & attractions
- 30
- Bookable experiences
- 44
- Average rating
- 4.7 / 5
What Ella does best
Every well-reviewed thing to do in Ella in one place: 30 sights and attractions plus 44 bookable local experiences - cooking classes (23), spas & wellness (21) and attractions (20) - each holding a 4.0+ Google rating from real visitors.
Some local experiences are small, family-run outfits: 37 of the 44 shown here have no website at all, so phone numbers and Facebook pages are often the simplest way to check current availability.
The shortlist
Top-rated things to do in Ella
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume across sights and local experiences.
| # | Name | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena Ayurvedic Spa & Organic Gifts Ella | Spa & wellness | 4.9(3626) | - |
| 2 | Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya | Temple & sacred site | 4.7(3735) | - |
| 3 | Ceylon Ayurveda Spa Ella | Spa & wellness | 4.9(1488) | - |
| 4 | Nine Arches Bridge Viewpoint | Viewpoint & peak | 4.6(2360) | - |
| 5 | Ella Spice Garden Cooking School | Cooking class | 4.9(1421) | - |
| 6 | Princess Spa & Wellness By Ella Sri Lanka | Spa & wellness | 4.9(1229) | - |
| 7 | Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery | Temple & sacred site | 4.7(1658) | - |
| 8 | Ella Rock View Point | Attraction | 4.5(1990) | - |
| 9 | Ellewala Waterfall | Attraction | 4.7(1048) | - |
| 10 | Priya's Cooking School | Cooking class | 4.9(722) | - |
Cooking classes in Ella
Cooking class
Honey bee garden cooking class
ella 3rd mile post, Ella
Cooking class
Ella Green Grow Cooking Class
Gotuwala, Ella
Cooking class
White Elephant Cookery Class
Ella
Cooking class
Theeban’s cookery class
Kinellan Estate, Ella, 90090
Cooking class
Curry Pot, The cooking class
Cooking class
Bella Ella Cookery Class
Kithalella, Ella, 90090
Spas & wellness in Ella
Spa & wellness
Yoga with Ruwan @ Ella
Ella
Spa & wellness
Helena Ayurvedic Spa & Organic Gifts Ella
Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella, 90090
Spa & wellness
Ceylon Ayurveda Spa Ella
Ella - Halpe Rd, Ella, 90090
Spa & wellness
Princess Spa & Wellness By Ella Sri Lanka
Little folly, Ella - Passara Rd, Ella, 90090
Spa & wellness
Thvindi Ayurvedic Massage Center
E156/B Ella - Passara Rd, Ella, 90090
Spa & wellness
Ayubo Spa Ella
Sunil Stores, Passara Rd, Ella, 90090
Attractions in Ella
Attraction
Ella Tuk Tuk & Taxi Tours With Dilshan
Vemullahena, Ella, 90090
Attraction
View point (tea land)
V2GW+G99, Ella
Attraction
Ellewala Waterfall
Q3JP+H87, Alikote Ara, Wellawaya
Attraction
Ella
46 Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella
Attraction
Pallewela Waterfall
Ravana Adventure Park, pallewela, road, Ella, 90091
Attraction
The Secret Falls
V39X+8JP, Badulla
Temples & sacred sites in Ella
Temple & sacred site
Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya
X3M6+MGQ, Station Rd, Badulla
Temple & sacred site
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
Asapuwa, Kumbalwela
Temple & sacred site
Dowa Ancient Rock Temple
V24C+GWC
Temple & sacred site
Ella Temple| ඇල්ල විහාරය
V3C2+V8Q, Ella
Temple & sacred site
Sri Sumanarama Viharaya
V2CV+6FF, Ella
Temple & sacred site
Yahalamadiththa Rajamaha Viharaya
V2JW+34R, Halpe Road, Ella
Good to know
Ella planning questions
How many things to do are there in Ella?
This guide lists 74 well-reviewed things to do in Ella: 30 attractions and sights, plus 44 bookable local experiences (cooking classes (23) and spas & wellness (21)). Everything shown holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher.
What are the top attractions in Ella?
By review volume, the standouts are Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya (4.7), Nine Arches Bridge Viewpoint (4.6), Ella Rock View Point (4.5). Each one links to a detail page with location and visiting information.
Are there free things to do in Ella?
Yes - 10 of the sights are natural or cultural spots (beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints and temples) that cost nothing or only a small donation to visit. Temples may ask a modest camera fee; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Should I book Ella activities in advance?
For safaris, whale watching and popular classes, yes - especially in high season. Smaller local experiences can change schedules quickly, so it is worth checking current availability a day or two ahead.
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