Ella Gap: 30 minutes drive from lion inn. Overlooks a spectacular gap in the southern mountain wall where the land falls away in a scenic drop of 3,000 feet to the southern plains and the sea. On a clear night, you can see the Great Basses lighthouse.

Diyaluma Falls: Sri Lanka's second highest perennial waterfall at 560 ft. Situated near Koslanda, beside the main highway to Wellawaya.

Bogoda Bridge: 45 minutes drive from Lion Inn. The only roofed 16th century Kandyan bridge left in Sri Lanka. Constructed entirely of wood with massive tree trunks for buttresses. No nails have been used in the construction.

Namunukula Peak: 6,617 feet in height. This is Sri Lanka's 6th highest peak. Its distinctive nine peaked silhouette dominates Badulla and is visible from many parts of the district.

Demodara Nine Arch Bridge: 20 minutes drive from Lion Inn. This beautiful and amazing bridge was built between the two railway stations - Ella and Demodara during the British Colonial period. The 99.6ft high bridge is known in Sinhala as "Ahas namaye palama" (Nine skies bridge). Read more, in Sri Lankan English, an interesting article on the Demodera nine arch bridge.

Bandarawela Town: 5 minutes drive from Lion Inn. Like the town of Ella, Bandarawela is also reputed as a health resort in Sri Lanka due to its mild, dry and cool climate.

Rawana Ella: 30 minutes drive from Lion Inn. A beautiful natural wonder associated with legend is the Rawana Ella (Ravana Falls) located near the village of Udunuwara on the Ella-Wellawaya Road. A cave ("cave of gold") hidden behind the falls is believed to be one of several places where Rawana hid his lovely Indian Princess Sita after abducting her.

Dunhinda Falls: 60 minutes drive from Lion Inn. One of the country’s most renowned waterfalls is Dunhinda, on the Mahiyanganaya Road, about 5 km from Badulla. Flowing from Badulu Oya, the 210 feet high Dunhinda, is surrounded by mountains and jungle. It is truly an enchanting sight from a distance. Note: the walk to the site may be unpleasant on certain days of the year!

Demodara Railway Loop: 15 minutes drive from Lion Inn. The railway loop was designed and built during the British Colonial period in the shape of a turban, this railroad loop is a unique feature in the hill country. The rail track goes around the mountain in a loop and through a tunnel beneath the Demodara Railway Station.

Lipton's Seat, St. Catherine's Seat and Pilkinton Point: Situated in the Poonagala hills with breathtaking and panoramic views.

Mini World's End: Similar to the World's End situated in Horton Plains. The access is via Passara and about 42 kms on the highway through the Madhowa and Kokagala tea plantations.

Yala National Park: 3 hours drive from Lion Inn. Yala is a vast protected area on the south-east coast of Sri Lanka. The park is classical safari terrain, with open areas of dry scrub, interspersed with wooded lagoons. The park has a large elephant population. One may also see Leopard, Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Wild Boar, Water Buffaloes, Crocodiles, Soft Terrapins and Land Monitors. Among the birds: Painted Stork, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Indian