For travellers heading to Ella, Sri Lanka a region covered with abundance of greenery and soothing climate, the vacation could prove to be quite relaxing, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Most tourists visiting the area love to go on strolls exploring stunning sceneries. For those who wish to go trekking, biking or go on a hike, 98 Acres Resort & Spa is a place that is worth considering. Offering guests the chance to go on helicopter rides in Sri Lanka, the resort also provides an opportunity to unleash the hunter in you whilst experiencing archery, of course on dummies since animal cruelty is frowned upon.

Beautiful attractions such as the Little Adam’s Peak locally known as “Punchi Sri Pada” is a must visit during your travels. The similarities between the two peaks have played a major role in the 1141 metre peak in gaining its name. The cascading beauty, Ravana Ella Falls is another sight to see around Ella. Ranked as one of the wildest falls in Sri Lanka, the waterfall is 25 metres in height and forms part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary. One could make time to visit the Bambaragama Falls which is equally popular among travellers. Apart from the breathtaking waterfalls, tourists could also visit tea estates in the region and get an insight of the process involved from the start to packing tea for export. Bird watching is also another past time of the nature lovers visiting Ella. Home to 63 species of resident birds in Sri Lanka such as woodpeckers, barbets, flycatchers, and chestnut headed bee-eaters Ella is a paradise nature enthusiasts cannot ignore.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world. Google+