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OF ELLA, RAVANA CAVE AND THE FALL By Sanath Weerasuriya – Daily Mirror   Cave tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. The tunnels served as a quick means of a secret passage through the hills   Ella Gap is no secret destination for many Sri Lankans. Charms of the hill station with its breathtaking view from the British era motel aptly named ‘Grand Ella’ have impressed travellers for decades. Some travellers have named Ella Gap as one of the best views in the Badulla District. However for Sri Lankans, Ella is a stopover whenever on a longer journey, a short break for a refreshing cup of tea incorporated with images of a magnificent vista as a backdrop Gap. From adventurous hikes along the verdant slopes to a casual walk along the railway track, if there was one word to describe the place, it would be ‘charming’. ...