Ella to Yala National Park Tour & Wilderness Route Guide
Route Overview & How to Travel
This dramatic journey plunges from the cool 1,000-metre cloud ridges of Ella down through the dry southern plains. En route, you pass roaring waterfalls and hidden 10th-century rock-cut Buddha statues before reaching the thorny scrublands of Yala.
Private A/C Road Vehicle
Smooth descent through the Ella mountain pass directly to your safari lodge or the national park gate in Tissamaharama.
Suggested Scenic Stops Along the Route
Ravana Falls
Spectacular 25-metre multi-tiered waterfall cascading directly beside the mountain road.
Buduruwagala Rock Sculptures
A peaceful forest sanctuary featuring seven colossal 10th-century Mahayana Buddhist statues carved into a sheer cliff face.
Destinations & Tours on This Route
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ella to Yala National Park
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