Wild elephants on the road to Arugam Bay at night
8 Answers from travellers
It is highly unadvisable to drive that stretch at night if you are unfamiliar with the area. The road from Monaragala to Pottuvil/Arugam Bay cuts directly through dense jungle and national park buffer zones. Wild elephants frequently sleep on the warm asphalt at night. They are very dark and almost invisible until you are right on top of them. Time your drive to arrive before 6 PM.
We hit a massive pothole in the dark there and popped a tire. No cell service to call for help.
Tailgating a heavy vehicle is safer, but they drive very fast. Better to just stay a night in Ella and leave early.
Also, the buses drive like absolute maniacs on that dark road. It is terrifying.
Scam Watch: ella
People outside stations offer to "help" buy tickets but charge large markups. They may buy cheap third-class tickets and sell as more expensive classes.
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