Trains provide the most enjoyable means of getting around. the most ultimate ride is the Kandy to Ella or Nuwara Eliya to Ella train journey. Once you get used to Sri Lanka’s interpretation of the open-door policy, you will love it. For two reasons: The first reason is that open doors of the train bring even more fresh air. Arrived in Sri Lanka you will start to love everything that brings you refreshment, even if it’s for just a draft. Secondly, open doors invite you to take a seat on the stairs and enjoy the panorama. Especially while driving along the hill country, you can start to daydream with the repetitive and meditative sound of the rails.
The ride between Kandy to Ella takes about 6 hours and Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya station) to Ella takes about 2 hours and both are magical. You’ll see tea pickers at work in the tea plantations and you’ll feel the urge to wave back to the school kids waiting for the train to pass by to cross the way over the rail tracks. You’ll see hundred shades of green meeting the bluest sky ever in the horizon. You’ll be filled with joy and hope. Sitting on the doorway or hanging out of a window will make you feel like a child again.
People who want to avoid the longer train journey starting from Kandy, take a stop in Nuwara Eliya and take the train from there to Ella. Specially if you are travelling with your kids this is the best train ride to do. It is short, baby friendly and yet amazing.
We will pre book your first-class tickets as it should be and hand them over to you upon arrival. Your chauffer driver will help you check in and finding the seat. Once you reach Ella, he will be there to pick you back up.