Finding the secret Ella Rock trails away from the main tourist crowds

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Noah D.8755 rep2
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Ella Rock gets so crowded at sunrise Are there alternate adventurous routes up the mountain that are off the beaten path

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There is a secondary much wilder route that approaches Ella Rock from the back side starting near the Ravana Falls area rather than Kithalella station However it is an unmarked steep scramble through thick jungle and tall grass It is a genuine adventure but you MUST hire a local village guide to do it If you try it alone using GPS you will get lost

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Dr. Nimal.11460 rep1

I will ask my homestay host to set up a guide for tomorrow

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Noah D.8755 rep2

I did the back route with a guide from our homestay It was incredible we did not see a single other tourist until we reached the summit

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Emma L.9510 rep2

Wear long thick pants if you do the secret routes The grass is sharp and the leeches are brutal

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Suresh K.19140 rep1

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