Bandarawela

A charming hill station near Ella with cool climate, colonial-era hotels, and a more settled alternative to the tourist-packed village.

Updated March 10, 20266 min read

About Bandarawela

Bandarawela is a pleasant hill-country town 15km from Ella, sitting at 1,230m altitude. The town has a more settled, less touristy feel than Ella while offering similar climate and scenery. Colonial-era Bandarawela Hotel is a local landmark. The cool climate has long attracted retirees and health-seekers. The town has better infrastructure than Ella — a proper hospital, schools, and daily market. For investors seeking hill-country property without Ella's tourist premium, Bandarawela offers compelling value.

Location

Bandarawela in Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

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