Ella (Шаблон:Lang-si; Шаблон:Lang-ta) is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately Шаблон:Convert east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of Шаблон:Convert above sea level.[1] The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.[2]
Ella railway station is the 75th station on the Main Line and is located Шаблон:Convert from Colombo. The station has one platform and all trains running on the Main Line stop at the station. The station opened in July 1918.[3]
Dhowa temple, a 2,000-year-old rock temple, is located on the Badulla-Bandarawela Road. It contains a Шаблон:Convert unfinished Buddha statue carved into the surrounding rock.
Bambaragala Peak
Ella Rock, a lookout point
Little Adam's Peak, a Шаблон:Convert pyramidal-shaped hill, located to the southeast of the town. Named after the larger Adam's Peak.
