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A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge near Ella

Temple · Ella

Dhowa Rock Temple

A heritage-listed rock temple at Dhowa village on the Bandarawela to Badulla road, about 7.5 km north of Bandarawela.

Best season
January to April, and July to September. November and December can be very wet.
Time to allow
35 min (at least 25 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

Free to enter; donations are welcome.

Around Ella

Ella Rock seen from the trail to Little Adam's Peak
Ella Rock seen from the trail to Little Adam's Peak
The grassy ridge of Little Adam's Peak above Ella
The grassy ridge of Little Adam's Peak above Ella
The stone arches of the Nine Arch Bridge at Demodara, near Ella
The stone arches of the Nine Arch Bridge at Demodara, near Ella

We have no photo of Dhowa Rock Temple itself yet. These show the area.

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