Ella Hike | Village Trekking Experience

People Also Ask About Ella Hike | Village Trekking Experience

1. What is the best time for hiking in Ella?

   The best time for hikes in Ella would be in the morning before the sun is high up in the sky. The mist would still be present in the mornings and adds a layer of visual magic to the green covered hills and valleys of Ella. The town of Ella is at an elevation of 1041 m and can be seen from the vantage points along the trek.
   
   The weather is usually humid and rain showers may happen during the afternoons and hence early morning or late evening would be a pleasant time for hiking in Ella. The train ride from Kandy to Ella is considered to be one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. There are many famous hikes in Ella which are picturesque and adventurous. The Ella Sri Lanka hiking experience is a must-do activity for tourists visiting Sri Lanka.

2. What is the level of difficulty of the trek?

   This Ella Hike is considered to be an easy trek that lasts about 3 hours. The Ella Hike path winds through the beautiful Sri Lankan rural landscape filled with rice fields and vegetable gardens. Ella is well known for its production of vegetables like cabbage, carrot, beetroot, cauliflower, knolkhol, bean, tomato, and capsicum which are grown in the hilly regions.
   
   Rice being the staple grain, gains more prominence in Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape with paddy cultivation occupying around 34% of the total cultivation. Rural villages are a must-visit destination for learning about the lifestyle and culture of traditional Sri Lankan people.

3. Are children allowed on the tour?

   No, children are allowed for the Ella Sri Lanka hiking activity.

4. Is Ella Village hike worth it?

   Yes, the Ella Hike brings out the best of Sri Lankan natural landscapes and the cultural landscape together with the village hike and the cooking demonstration. The hike through the scenic tea plantations is a visual treat for the eyes. The vegetable and rice fields add to the luster of Sri Lankan rural landscapes. One can learn about the rural lifestyle and get to know the traditional cooking skills practiced and perfected over the years. Cooking in the traditional way with locally sourced ingredients brings out the best flavors culinarily and culturally.
   
   The cooking demonstration and tasting session can add to one’s bouquet of culinary skills since many flavours and vegetables are fused to prepare delicious authentic rice and curry. The package includes the services of a professional English speaking guide and all local transportation. Ella is a charming town with scenic views of hills covered with tea estates and cloud forests. It is located on the A-16 highway which is a part of the Colombo-Badulla highway.

5. What are other inclusions in this activity?

   Some of the inclusions in Ella Sri Lanka hiking activity added keeping your comfort and convenience in mind are :
   
   - Train tickets
   
   - A pack of refreshments to help you power through your hike.
   
   - Professional trekking guide’s fee
   
   - Local transport during the trek
   
   - A live Cooking Demonstration of authentic Sri Lankan food.