Uva Province · SRI LANKA

Nine Arch Bridge

A celebrated stone railway bridge set among Ella’s green hill country.

The Nine Arches Bridge among the green hills near Ella
Photo: Knthabrew · CC BY-SA 4.0

A PLACE TO DISCOVER

What makes it
special.

Ella is a relaxed base for exploring Sri Lanka’s highlands. The Nine Arches Bridge, tea-growing landscapes and nearby viewpoints make it a popular part of multi-day routes between Kandy and the southern coast.

Things to look out for

  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Tea country and viewpoints
  • Ella town