Dreaming about the perfect, budget friendly vacation amidst the splendors of nature? Plan your next holiday to Ella, a small town located in the hill country in Sri Lanka. This remote location offers one the perfect escape from the rush, stress and exhaustion of the city life and routine. The fresh air permeating and enveloping you will alone be sufficient to de-stress and cleanse the toxins of the busy suburbs.
Plan your stay in one of the many luxury spa resorts and hotels such as the celebrated 98 Acres Resort & Spa and bask in the serenity that awaits you. With the mildly cold climate, vibrant lush greenery and hidden crystal clear water springs, Ella is a destination bound to bring inner peace and tranquility by bringing you closer to nature.
While the location generally sets an ambiance of peace and solitude, the more adventurous vacationers will not go disappointed as there are many beautiful and exhilarating activities to part-take in Ella. Those interested in invigorating outdoor activities, this small city offers many exciting dirt paths to hike, trek or bike along with abundant unique and beautiful attractions along the way to keep one visually entranced during such vigorous exercise. If one wishes to get a better view from higher ground, there are helicopter rides available to take you on a journey over the city and showcase the beautiful vast stretch of pure green land dotted with pockets of shimmering lake. One can also enjoy the flora and fauna unique to Sri Lanka and engage in bird watching, an activity often sought out by vacationers and deemed to cause an almost meditative amount of relaxation.
After a day of exploring the land, travellers can witness a glimpse into the art of Tea Making, a popular and prominent source of income for the locals in the central part of Sri Lanka and wind up the day by enjoying a cup of the world’s finest tea at one of Sri Lanka’s very own tea factories.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
