Notable viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Elbedda
Elbedda is a viewpoint in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.
Elbedda: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Elbedda
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Elbedda — distance from nearby cities
- From Nuwara Eliya (LK): about 22 km by road (18 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nuwara Eliya
- From Ratnapura (LK): about 43 km by road (35 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ratnapura
- From Ella (LK): about 53 km by road (42 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ella
- From Kandy (LK): about 62 km by road (49 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kandy
- From Bentota (LK): about 109 km by road (88 km straight line) · directions · more places near Bentota
Coordinates: 6.84716, 80.66518. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Elbedda
- Upper Kotmale Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~14 km · Must-see
- Castlereigh Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~14 km · Must-see
- Maskeliya Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~16 km · Must-see
- Conical Hill · viewpoint · Badulla · ~18 km · Must-see
- Canyon Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~19 km · Must-see
- Horton Plains National Park · sanctuary · Nuwara Eliya · ~20 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Single Tree Hill · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~20 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Pahanthudawa Waterfall · waterfall · Ratnapura · ~21 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Thotupola Kanda · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~21 km · Must-see
- The Eagle’s View Point · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Lake Gregory · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Norton Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Must-see
- Victoria Park · park · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kikiliyamana · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hakgala Peak · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gommolli Kanda · viewpoint · Ratnapura · ~23 km · Must-see
- Moon Plains · attraction · Nuwara Eliya · ~23 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Seetha Amman Kovil · temple · Nuwara Eliya · ~23 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Elbedda
- Conical Hill · viewpoint · Badulla · ~18 km · Must-see
- Single Tree Hill · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~20 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Thotupola Kanda · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~21 km · Must-see
- The Eagle’s View Point · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kikiliyamana · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hakgala Peak · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gommolli Kanda · viewpoint · Ratnapura · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sri Pada / Adam's Peak · viewpoint · Ratnapura · ~23 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Pada Foot Print · viewpoint · Ratnapura · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pidurutalagala · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~26 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Elbedda yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Elbedda?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Elbedda from Nuwara Eliya?
Elbedda is about 22 km by road from Nuwara Eliya (18 km straight line), 43 km from Ratnapura and 53 km from Ella. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Elbedda?
Nearby: Upper Kotmale Dam (lake, 14 km), Castlereigh Dam (lake, 14 km), Maskeliya Dam (lake, 16 km), Conical Hill (viewpoint, 18 km), Canyon Dam (lake, 19 km), Horton Plains National Park (sanctuary, 20 km).
Is Elbedda worth visiting?
Elbedda is listed as a notable viewpoint in Sri Lanka on Spotwander.