When you hear Sri Lankans speak about Ella, it sounds as if they're talking about some icy alpine base camp high up in the clouds. "It's freezing there", they say. "Bring warm clothes", they say. But don't worry: although this might be one of the few places in the country where a hot shower is justified, Ella is a very nice place to cool off after a week on Sri Lanka's beaches. "Neverbeen to Cascade Valley" is located right in front of Ravana Falls. There’s a shortcut to Ella Rock on the premises., while Ella town and the railways station are about a mile away.