The Scenic Railway — Ella, Nine Arches & the Tea Valleys

Kandy to Ella Mountain Railway · Nine Arches Bridge · Ella Rock · Nanu Oya Tea Valley · Demodara Loop

Ride the most beautiful railway in Asia — through misty hill country viaducts, tea estates and the iconic Nine Arches Bridge.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

💡 All timings flexible — adjusted to your flight, pace and preferences. Routes planned for minimum backtracking.

Day 1BIA to Kandy

Drive to Kandy · Peradeniya Gardens

Temple of Sacred Tooth puja ceremony

Book scenic train tickets for next morning (2nd class observation car)

Day 2The Great Train Ride: Kandy to Ella

Kandy railway station departure — settle into observation car

Pass Kadugannawa Pass, Peradeniya Junction, Hatton highlands

Nuwara Eliya mountain backdrop — watch from open door

Arrive Ella — walk Nine Arches Bridge through tea fields

Ella Rock sunset hike at your own pace

Day 3Ella & Return

Relaxed Ella morning — café, waterfall walk, Little Adam's Peak

Ravana Falls visit

Drive back to BIA (280 km)

Kandy to Ella Mountain Railway

Nine Arches Bridge

Ella Rock

Nanu Oya Tea Valley

Demodara Loop

Private driver · fuel · tolls · parking

Hotels · meals · train tickets (book 2–3 weeks ahead) · entrance fees

🏨 Suggested accommodation: Kandy · Ella

🚗SedanLKR 61,200~USD 191

🚐Mini VanLKR 65,000~USD 203

🚌KDH VanLKR 70,500~USD 220

All prices include driver, fuel, tolls & parking.

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