Hali Ela
Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Why visit Hali Ela?
Hali Ela (Sinhala: හාලි ඇල) is a town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, located about 5 km west of Badulla. It is a small agricultural town on the banks of the Hali Ela canal. The town is known for rice cultivation and its scenic location near the hills.
Hali Ela is a quiet rural town close to Badulla, the provincial capital. The area is surrounded by paddy fields and vegetable farms. Climate is moderate, best visited December–April.
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By Plane
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB IATA) is 230 km west.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Badulla (5 km east), the terminus of the Colombo–Badulla line.
By Car / Road
Hali Ela is 5 km west of Badulla on the Badulla–Ella road. Buses from Badulla take 10 minutes.
Tuk-tuks.
What are the things to do?
Hali Ela Canal — The canal and surrounding fields. Badulla — 5 km east, the Uva capital.
Explore the peaceful countryside.
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Local restaurants.
Where to drink?
King coconut water.
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Limited accommodation. Most visitors stay in Badulla or Ella.
What should you buy?
Local rice and produce.
Where to go next?
- Badulla (5 km east, 10 min) — Uva capital.
- Ella (15 km west, 25 min) — Hill country tourist hub.
- Bandarawela (20 km west, 30 min) — Hill station.
- Passara (25 km north, 40 min) — Tea country.
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Guide content as of July 2026.
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