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Sight Demodara, Ella

Nine Arch Bridge

A sight in Demodara, Ella, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Nine Arch Bridge in Demodara, Ella
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Ella, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Little Adam's Peak, 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Demodara
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Little Adam's Peak

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

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

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

    Food · 1.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Nanu Oya to Ella train

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

    Activity · 1.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Matey Hut

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

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

    Tiered roadside waterfall below Ella linked to the Ramayana legend.

    Outdoors · 2.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ella Rock

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

    Activity · 2.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Nine Arch Bridge 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 to do in Ella

Nine Arch Bridge is our only sight pick in Ella; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Nine Arch Bridge itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Nine Arch Bridge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
V3G6+X3, Ambagollapathana, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
6.87748, 81.06017
Destination
Ella, Sri Lanka

Nine Arch Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Nine Arch Bridge?

Plan on about an hour at Nine Arch Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Nine Arch Bridge?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Check train times and watch one cross from the café terraces.

Is Nine Arch Bridge free?

Yes, we list Nine Arch Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Nine Arch Bridge?

Nine Arch Bridge is at V3G6+X3, Ambagollapathana, Sri Lanka, in Demodara. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Nine Arch Bridge?

Nine Arch Bridge 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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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Ella.

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