The area of Ella is known for its stunning natural beauty and its rich cultural and religious heritage. There are several temples located around Ella that are worth visiting, including the Rakkitha Kanda Cave Temple, also known as Rakkiththa Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya. This temple is famous for its ancient rock cave temple that dates back to the 2nd century BC and houses several statues and frescoes depicting the life of Lord Buddha. Other temples in the area include the Dhowa Rock Temple, which features a 12-meter high Buddha statue carved into a rock face. Buduruwagala archaeological site is famous for its beautiful 1000 years old rock-cut Buddha figures. Buduruwagala is the site of the tallest solid rock-carved, standing Buddha statue in Southern Asia. It is a 15 meters tall Buddha statue and is surrounded by smaller statues carved on to rock Overall, the temples around Ella offer a unique opportunity to explore Sri Lanka's rich cultural and religious heritage while taking in the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area.