Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit

Dress code

  • Cover from the knees to above the shoulders. Wraps are available on request.
  • Remove hats in sacred spaces.

Etiquette

  • Remove your shoes at the pagoda entrance.
  • Keep your voice low and respect those who are meditating.
  • Smoking, alcohol and drugs are not permitted.
  • Photography is generally fine. Please ask politely first.

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • A light shawl or jacket, as the hills can be cool
  • A small bag you can keep close

Getting here

The pagoda is at Kumbalwela, Ella. Tuk-tuks and taxis are available from Ella town. If you are travelling from Bandarawela, Haputale or Nuwara Eliya, message us and we will help with directions.

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