What are common tourist scams to avoid near the Nine Arch Bridge?

The most common scam has to do with unauthorised people trying to charge you a “toll” for even walking on the tracks or asking for money to show you a “secret” route. Getting to the Nine Arch Bridge is completely free; no guides are needed, and none of that “pay to enter” stuff is real.

Also, a few aggressive tuk-tuk drivers can quickly demand a much higher fee for the brief trip out of Ella town. It’s better to negotiate the price firmly before you step in, or rely on local ride-hailing apps like PickMe if they are currently working in the area.