Discover the Enchantment of Minee Ella

Getting There

• Car

  From the center of Ratnapura, head southwest on Main Street (A4) towards the Ratnapura - Balangoda Road (B40). Continue on B40 for approximately 3.5 km until you reach the junction with the M77P road. Take a left turn onto M77P and follow the road for about 1 km. Minee Ella will be located on your right at the coordinates 6.6645027, 80.2859387. There is no entry fee for Minee Ella, but parking may be limited.

• Public Transportation

  From the Ratnapura bus station, take a bus heading towards Balangoda. Inform the conductor that you are going to Minee Ella. The bus will travel along the B40 route. After approximately 15 to 20 minutes on the bus, you will need to get off at the junction for M77P (ask the driver or locals for assistance). From there, you can either walk the remaining 1 km to Minee Ella or hire a tuk-tuk for a small fee (approximately 200 LKR). The bus fare should be around 50 LKR.

• Tuk-Tuk

  If you prefer to take a tuk-tuk directly from the center of Ratnapura to Minee Ella, you can find tuk-tuk drivers near the main bus station or around the town center. Negotiate the fare beforehand; it typically costs around 500 to 800 LKR for the trip. The journey should take about 15-20 minutes.