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Outdoors Ella

Ravana Falls

An outdoor spot in Ella, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Ravana Falls in Ella
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Why go

Tiered roadside waterfall below Ella linked to the Ramayana legend.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Ella, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Matey Hut and Ella Rock. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Matey Hut

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

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ella Rock

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

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Cafe Chill

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

    Food · 1.0 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 · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Little Adam's Peak

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

    Outdoors · 1.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Nine Arch Bridge

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

    Sight · 2.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Ravana Falls 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 Ravana Falls 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 Ravana Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
V28V+FRM, A23, Ella, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
6.86621, 81.04456
Destination
Ella, Sri Lanka

Ravana Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ravana Falls?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Ravana Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ravana Falls?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Ravana Falls free?

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

Where is Ravana Falls?

Ravana Falls is at V28V+FRM, A23, Ella, Sri Lanka. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ravana Falls?

Ravana Falls appears on Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Ravana Falls to your crew's plan

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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