Sri Lanka, Central Province
Tea estates, waterfalls and a descent through cloud forest to Ella Gap.
Length
57 km
In miles
35.4 mi
Driving time
1 hr 26 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Nuwara Eliya to Ella, following the A5. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Mist most afternoons
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 19 March 2026
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