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Outdoors Ella

Little Adam's Peak

An outdoor spot in Ella, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Little Adam's Peak in Ella
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Why go

Easy 45-minute hike through tea to a ridge with views down Ella Gap.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Ella, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Nine Arch Bridge, 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ella, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Nine Arch Bridge

    Colonial-era stone railway viaduct set in jungle and tea fields.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Cafe Chill

    Large open-air main-street restaurant serving Sri Lankan and Western dishes.

    Food · 1.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Matey Hut

    Tiny family kitchen with rice and curry spreads that draw lines nightly.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Nanu Oya to Ella train

    Three-hour ride over the high plateau via Ohiya and Haputale, through tea country, tunnels and cloud forest.

    Activity · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ravana Falls

    Tiered roadside waterfall below Ella linked to the Ramayana legend.

    Outdoors · 1.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ella Rock

    Harder half-day hike along rail tracks and through forest to a cliff-top viewpoint.

    Activity · 2.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Little Adam's Peak is a stop on our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Ella

Another curated outdoor spot in Ella. See the full Ella guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ella run from 22°C in December to 27°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Little Adam's Peak itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Ella from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ella weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Ella, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
6.86921, 81.06025
Destination
Ella, Sri Lanka

Little Adam's Peak: quick answers

How much time do you need at Little Adam's Peak?

Plan on about 2 hours at Little Adam's Peak. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Little Adam's Peak?

Our pick: Sunrise.

Is Little Adam's Peak free?

Yes, we list Little Adam's Peak as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Little Adam's Peak?

Little Adam's Peak is at Ella, Sri Lanka. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Little Adam's Peak?

Little Adam's Peak appears on Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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