What Are The Best Things to Do in and around Ella?
Ella is a charming hill town in Sri Lanka.
It offers stunning scenery, cultural landmarks, and memorable experiences for holidaymakers.
Many of our guests at GlenMyu Boutique Villa enjoy a day trip to Ella to see the sights there.
Nine Arch Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge is one of Ella’s most photographed landmarks.
Built during the British colonial period, it is surrounded by lush greenery.
Watching trains cross the bridge is a highlight.
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Hiking Little Adam’s Peak
Little Adam’s Peak is a short hike with rewarding views.
The trail is accessible and suitable for most visitors.
Sunrise and sunset are particularly beautiful.
Visiting Ravana Waterfall
Ravana Waterfall is about six kilometres from Ella High Street.
It is around 25 metres tall and impressive during the rainy season.
Many visitors combine it with other attractions in Ella.
Exploring Ella Rock
Ella Rock offers a longer hike for adventurous travellers.
The trail passes through tea plantations and forests.
The summit provides panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
Tea Plantations and Factories
Ella is surrounded by tea estates.
Visitors can tour factories to learn about tea production.
Sampling fresh Sri Lankan tea is a delightful experience.
Relaxing in Ella Town
Ella town has a relaxed atmosphere.
Cafés, restaurants, and shops line the streets.
It is a great place to unwind after exploring.
FAQ - What are the best things to do in Ella?
What is the most popular hike in Ella?
Little Adam’s Peak is the most accessible and popular hike.
How far is Ravana Waterfall from Ella High Street?
It is about six kilometres away, roughly a 15‑minute drive.
What is special about Nine Arch Bridge?
It is a colonial‑era railway bridge surrounded by scenic views. Watching trains cross is a highlight.
Can I visit Ella in one day from GlenMyu Estate?
Yes. Guests often enjoy a day trip including Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ravana Waterfall.
Why stay at GlenMyu Boutique Villa?
It offers peace, personalised hospitality, and easy access to Ella’s highlights.Â
Day Trips from GlenMyu Estate
Guests at GlenMyu Boutique Villa enjoy day trips to Ella.
They prefer staying in a less touristy hotel and exploring at leisure.
Popular stops include Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ravana Waterfall.
Staying at GlenMyu Boutique Villa
How to secure the best rates
To secure the best rates, contact GlenMyu Boutique Villa directly.
Two Lounges where you can relax, chat and enjoy the views
GlenMyu Boutique Villa has two comfortable lounges that have views of the southern hills.
The middle floor have ample seating where you can sit together or separately, if you want some space.
Dining is on the lower floor of the house.Â
We also have a snug which is an ideal place to have a pre-dinner drink and chat about your day in the Sri Lankan hills.
Three comfortable Bedrooms
We only have three guest bedrooms at GlenMyu Boutique Villa.
The Mahogany and Mango bedrooms are situated on the middle floor and have a communal lounge.
All the beds in the bedrooms look out over the views to the south of the island through floor to ceiling windows.
Our Cinnamon bedroom is on the ground floor of the property and has direct access to the gardens.
The Swimming Pool
Our Natural Spring-Fed Swimming pool at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is located a short walk from the house.
Guests like that fact that it is private and not overlooked by the house.
Surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful place to relax whilst listening to the soundtrack of bird songs.
Food, glorious food!
Our food offering at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is mainly plant based or vegetarian as we are able to source good quality fresh ingredients.
However, we do offer some fish and chicken dishes for our guests.
Breakfast is quite substantial and guests often skip lunch.
We make our dishes freshly to order from the best ingredients we can find.
What we serve to you is important to us and Ru and the team have a good reputation for cuisine with a hint of Sri Lankan flavours.
Amma shows you how to cook Sri Lankan
We offer a complimentary Sri Lankan cookery demonstration at GlenMyu Boutique Villa when our guests order our Sri Lankan sharing platter.
The platter consists of six or seven vegetarian dishes and is served with rice or flat bread.
It’s a fun and interesting experience. We love it when our guests try making some of the dishes when they get home.
Ruwanthi's garden tour
There are five acres at GlenMyu Boutique Villa and we grow various fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Ruwanthi is happy to provide a garden tour to interested guests.
Often you will pick some of the ingredients that will be used in the meals that you will eat that evening.
Book directly and save
We recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp for the best rates.
Message us at 00 94 752 999 272.
We reward guests for finding us directly by offering direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
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Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.