Scenic Train Ride

Experience one of the most scenic train rides in the world. Kandy to Ella.

The train routes in Sri Lanka are some of the most beautiful in the world. Travellers dream of taking the train to the hill country, through old pine forests and foggy tea plantations. Don’t miss these unforgettable rail journeys that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Find out which are the best routes and where to catch the trains.

he Demodara nine arch bridge close to Ella station is as picturesque as bridges get. Visitors can ride the train over the bridge and also walk along with it in the other direction if they spend a night in the area. The bridge was constructed in the early 1900s and is built completely out of rocks and cement without a single bit of steel. The local name is Sinhala which translates to “nine skies”, due to the framing of the sky when the bridge arches are seen from below.
The views from the window will have you snapping photos at every turn. The journey through the hill country not only gives you countless breathtaking sights, but it also takes you through long dark tunnels where there is always fun to be had for the passengers, yelling while the train travels through the tunnels.

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