Title: Visit Badulla: 2026 Travel Guide for Badulla, Uva Province | Expedia.com

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# Badulla

## Travel Guide

![Panorama of Ella Rock in fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999108163629056/630771c6-2a60-4651-b2c6-711edba20783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Panorama of Ella Rock in fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999108163629056/630771c6-2a60-4651-b2c6-711edba20783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![People walking near the elephant can feed it. And also can pet him. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348101/7481c1a6-9f13-460f-8f20-a520479e723c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A monkey at Katharagama Devalaya. So many monkeys live in this area. They receive lots of fruit from the visitors. This small fellow is very funny and we enjoted a lot by looking at crazy things he did.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348101/efe8e925-34d6-45eb-b363-f4ac8baa2bbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Badulla

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Tree Nature Resort

134/2, Sinhapura, Bandarawela Road, Badulla UP

Stay at this resort in Badulla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kataragama Devale and Dunhinda Falls are located ...

A unique experience. Staying in a treehouse was very high on the novelty scale. Expect a slight slope in the floor, and don't forget to close the windows before you go to bed as the monkeys are sneaky and will steal any fruit that you leave on the dining table. A fun night. If you are averse to a ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

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Hotel Onrock

4, Waterfall Road, Wemullahena Ella 

$124 nightly

$147 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)

Fantastic hotel away from All the noise

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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Heaven Breeze Hotel Ella

Sapumal Tenna Rd Ella UP

$114 nightly

$135 total

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ella. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nature Trail Ella and Suwadivi Ayurveda ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)

Staff Will be a great hotel when completed

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

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Ella Retreat Hotel

Beennawatta, Galarawa, Rawana Ella Ella Badulla

Book a stay at this business-friendly cottage in Ella. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kital Ella Waterfall and Ravana's ...

9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)

Beautiful location. Really fun room. The people who work there are wonderful, particularly Sri who is most solicitious

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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The Tea Garden

111/12, Badulla Road Nuwara Eliya 

Stay at this villa in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Moon Plains Viewpoint and Lake Gregory are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)

Our host, Sanjaya, provided a warm welcome. Literally as he brought a portable heater into our room as the weather took a chilly turn. Great staff who could not have been more helpful with suggestions and with an umbrella! Breakfast was good too.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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Ella Mount Heaven Hotel

15th Mile Post, Wellawaya Road Ella Uva Province

Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Little Adam's Peak and Flying Ravana ...

Worst hotel in this universe

The worst hotel in the entire universe..toilet smelling..gave used soap wrapped in tissue, no fridge, no vanity, broken shower head, to go to toilet, have to cross wet shower floor, flies sitting all over breakfast food, no tissue, no face towel, no hand towel, reception did not talk, did not provide ...

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

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### Popular places to visit

#### Provincial General Hospital- Badulla

Though Provincial General Hospital- Badulla might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Badulla while you are here. 

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#### Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya

After visiting Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Badulla. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. 

[](https://expedia.com/Muthiyangana-Raja-Maha-Viharaya-Badulla.d553248621526915096.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kataragama Devale

Find out about the history of Badulla with a stop at Kataragama Devale. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. 

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### Things to do

![Every tea tour is conducted by an well trained and experienced staff](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720274/4aeb54ce-5355-46b8-9070-90a5e5662f4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour in Ella Sri Lanka

$10

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uva-halpewatte-tea-factory-tour-in-ella-sri-lanka.a2720274.activity-details)

![Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike - All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44628457/b12440fc-6efb-4ade-aac9-62213d7eff1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike - All Inclusive

$45

per adult

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![Ella Rock & 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak with Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4820680/1d1de386-1b11-4d7f-8722-09705126a8ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ella Rock & 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak with Transfer

$85

per adult

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![Ella to Mirissa Shuttle & Safari Drive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3452996/05c1482e-63de-422b-8b17-002408f1fe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ella to Mirissa Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast

$40

per adult

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![Ella: Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arch Bridge Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750445/c5103db8-dce2-4630-8e10-bf5392df09fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ella: Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arch Bridge Half-Day Tour

$50

per adult

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![Ella: Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle w Udawalawe Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48292274/0a68ffbd-f0c0-47a7-8d4e-a9e3ef05a5ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ella: Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle w Udawalawe Safari

$146

per adult

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## Cities near Badulla

![Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/7a03606a-b10c-4c16-b0d7-af5c870eba72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kandy

![It is always amazing to beat the path and walk along the unknown road which leads to local gems. I was wandering around Hatton region near my home and walked along the tea plantations without having any idea where I'm going. Finally, I ended up here with a breath-taking view of the Castlereagh Reservoir. Don't be afraid to beat the path. #LoveMyTown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141144/d6352acc-9e47-4c6e-8c3f-485d7ad0e486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hatton

![through the denser mist while driving to Horton Plains National Park. Cattle husbandry is highly practiced in this area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154562/68630243-b09c-4ba2-a00c-aacbeae38198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ambewella

![St Clair's Falls,  the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, is also known as Little Niagara of Sri Lanka. It is located among tea gardens and can be seen from the Hatton – Talawakelle Road. It is really a beautiful waterfall embedded among emerald green and gushing across well-defined rocks.

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### Talawakele

- Cities near Badulla
- Places of interest

[Kandy](https://expedia.com/Kandy.dx178045)[Hatton](https://expedia.com/Hatton.dx6141144)[Ambewella](https://expedia.com/Ambewella.dx6154562)[Digana](https://expedia.com/Digana.dx6345475)[Ragala](https://expedia.com/Ragala.dx6347161)[Talawakele](https://expedia.com/Talawakele.dx6347623)[Ohiya](https://expedia.com/Ohiya.dx6348264)[Diyathalawa](https://expedia.com/Diyathalawa.dx6348265)[Kandapola](https://expedia.com/Kandapola.dx6348268)[Ramboda](https://expedia.com/Ramboda.dx6348404)[Pussellawa](https://expedia.com/Pussellawa.dx6348805)[Bulupitiya](https://expedia.com/Bulupitiya.dx6349837)[Belihuloya](https://expedia.com/Belihuloya.dx6354724)[Wegala](https://expedia.com/Wegala.dx3000003030)[Kuda Oya](https://expedia.com/Kuda-Oya.dx3000003131)[Koslanda](https://expedia.com/Koslanda.dx3000003133)[Hewaheta](https://expedia.com/Hewaheta.dx3000003168)[Harangala](https://expedia.com/Harangala.dx3000003173)[Galaha](https://expedia.com/Galaha.dx3000003193)[Boragasketiya](https://expedia.com/Boragasketiya.dx3000003228)[Agrapatana](https://expedia.com/Agrapatana.dx3000003262)[Bogawantalawa](https://expedia.com/Bogawantalawa.dx3000367461)[Gurudeniya](https://expedia.com/Gurudeniya.dx3000378623)[Rajawella](https://expedia.com/Rajawella.dx3000378632)[Makuldeniya](https://expedia.com/Makuldeniya.dx3000380832)

- [Provincial General Hospital- Badulla ](https://expedia.com/Provincial-General-Hospital-Badulla-Badulla.d553248635926568749.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya ](https://expedia.com/Muthiyangana-Raja-Maha-Viharaya-Badulla.d553248621526915096.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kataragama Devale ](https://expedia.com/Kataragama-Devale-Badulla.d553248621526915097.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St Mark’s Church ](https://expedia.com/St-Marks-Church-Badulla.d553248621526915099.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nine Arches Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Nine-Arches-Bridge-Ella.d553248621555538004.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Horton Plains National Park ](https://expedia.com/Horton-Plains-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6121092.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Little Adam's Peak ](https://expedia.com/Little-Adams-Peak-Ella.d553248621532738320.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Gregory ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Gregory-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248635931529837.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pedro Tea Factory ](https://expedia.com/Pedro-Tea-Factory-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621562725762.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ella Rock ](https://expedia.com/Ella-Rock-Ella.d553248621532738319.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lover's Leap Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Lovers-Leap-Waterfall-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248633963562361.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ravana Falls ](https://expedia.com/Ravana-Falls-Makulella.d553248621532738549.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pidurutalagala ](https://expedia.com/Pidurutalagala-Central-Province.d553248621562725761.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kinellan Tea Factory ](https://expedia.com/Kinellan-Tea-Factory-Ella.d553248621562725768.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Diyaluma Falls ](https://expedia.com/Diyaluma-Falls-Koslanda.d553248621526915090.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dambatenne Tea Factory ](https://expedia.com/Dambatenne-Tea-Factory-Uva-Province.d553248621526915089.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Secret Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Secret-Waterfall-Ella.d640307500943142912.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St Benedict's Monastery ](https://expedia.com/St-Benedicts-Monastery-Uva-Province.d553248621526915091.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya ](https://expedia.com/Assemblies-Of-God-Church-Nuwara-Eliya-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621532738544.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care ](https://expedia.com/Suwadivi-Ayurveda-Health-Care-Ella.d553248621532738550.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mapakada Wewa Lake ](https://expedia.com/Mapakada-Wewa-Lake-Uva-Province.d553248621593391501.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nature Trail Ella ](https://expedia.com/Nature-Trail-Ella-Ella.d553248621532738318.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dhowa Rock Temple ](https://expedia.com/Dhowa-Rock-Temple-Ella.d553248621526915092.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dunhinda Falls ](https://expedia.com/Dunhinda-Falls-Uva-Province.d553248621526915098.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Amphitikanda Tea Estate ](https://expedia.com/Amphitikanda-Tea-Estate-Uva-Province.d553248621555538005.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bogoda Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Bogoda-Bridge-Uva-Province.d553248621532738548.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Galway Forest Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Galway-Forest-Reserve-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621555538003.Vacation-Attraction)

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