Ella – Part of the Uva region, 3400ft above sea level is rich in bio-diversity, covered with numerous varieties of fauna and flora. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with forests and tea plantations. Ella has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. Offers scenic beauty with misty mountains gives pepper a lot of moisture and shade to pepper wines leading to longer period of time to harvest from flowering. Flowering starts with new leaves during North - East monsoon from November to January maturing during July to August for harvesting. Historically famous Ella Pepper is bought by tourists who come for its scenic beauty, nature trails, waterfalls, and Restaurants operating in the region.

This pepper offers a strong aroma, strong pungency, and a better outlook in terms of color and size of the berries. Most of the farms are organic certified or naturally grown in home gardens.

ELLA

Laid-back Ella draws travelers to Sri Lanka's highlands with its mountain forests, rolling tea plantations, and relatively cool climate. The wildlife-rich region is also home to caves, cascades, and secluded temples—plus the Ella Gap, which offers views between a cleft in two hills. enjoying views from hilltop houses and adventurous hiking trails. Even the train ride to Ella is one of life’s most remarkable experiences, as you travel by iconic blue train through bamboo forests and tropical misty mountains.