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The Train Journey from Ella to Kandy, Sri Lanka


Train travel is something that I always fascinated with. When I am traveling, I will look for any opportunity to take a train ride even knowing that the journey will be longer and slower. I really enjoy getting from places to places in a more nostalgic way, also it allows me to meet the local people and admire the landscape scenery as the train runs across the country.

So far the most beautiful and scenic train journey that I have came across was the journey running through the hill country of Sri Lanka from Ella to Kandy. The train ride took around 7 hours long but I felt like only 2 to 3 hours short; most probably because of the spectacular views along the way and also the comfort seats that I got in the observation deck.

My train journey started off at Ella Railway Station because I stayed around Ella. You might like to start from the first station at Badulla if you wish to experience the train running pass Demodara Railway Loop and  the Nine Arch Bridge.

Ella Railway Station
Railway Platform
Train Arriving from Badulla
Walking along the railway track
Wide Window Screen in the Observation Deck

Below are some of the beautiful things that you might see along the way as the train runs from Ella to Kandy.


Across the Hill, Vegetation, Village and Tea Plantation

Spectacular View as the train runs across the Hill Country
Train across the Bridge and into the Tunnel
The Farmer's Cow
Train curves around the Hill
Looking out of the Windows
Train across the road
Walking on the Railway Track
Me enjoying the train ride
a view from the train ride
Picture of the Tea Plantation
Railway Track on top of the Hill
Beautiful view of the Tea Plantation
Tea Plantation on the Slope


Misty Weather

Misty Weather
Me enjoying the Train ride even more
Train running in the Mist
Tea Plantation in the Mist


From Radella to Great Western

Radella Railway Station
the Farm Houses
Street Vendor selling Sri Lankan Short Eats at the Railway Station
Vada, my favourite Short Eat in Sri Lanka
the Tea Plantation Worker in Rain Coat
Beautiful Landscape of Hill Country
Tea Plantation with Running Stream
Great Western Railway Station


Heading toward Kandy


When you are traveling in Sri Lanka, one of the places you must go is the Hill Country and one of the activities you must do is to take this scenic train ride. The train journey will definitely enhance your travel experience in this beautiful country.


Journey: from Ella to Kandy
Distance: approx 150km
Duration: 7 hours
Year visited: 2013 (September)


Written by: Q.J. 
Photography by: Q.J.

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