I spent the entire train journey from Ella to Kandy doing as the locals do and sitting in the doorway of the 3rd class car. There is no better seat on the train to watch the diverse Ceylon countryside pass by, not even in first class, which I’ve heard has locked windows and doors! From my seat on the floor in the doorway, I was able to take in the constantly changing scenery and peer back at the powder blue train as it twisted and turned. During the ride, the landscape changed rapidly from tea plantations, lush forest, tropical greenery, and sprawling mountains. I hope you enjoy these vistas from the scenic Ella to Kandy train ride as much as I did. If you ever get the chance to visit Sri Lanka taking this train ride is an absolute must, and it is an entirely budget friendly way to move through Sri Lanka’s hill country, the 6-hour journey cost 400 Sri Lankan rupees, about $2.50 USD. Headed to Ella? Read about my experience exploring Ella and climbing Little Adam’s Peak.
Tara
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Tara
22 Jul 2017Wow, that was a budget friendly ride! Beautiful scenery along the way, so it seems!
Rosalie // rosaliegoes.co
22 Jul 2017It looks like such a scenic journey! I'd love to go on a train if I ever go to Sri Lanka, especially at that price 🙂
amanda settle
22 Jul 2017Wonderful pictures of my favourite country in the world, can't wait to go back one day. We didn't do the train we drove and it was a very hair raising drive! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sierra Dehmler
22 Jul 2017This looks so incredible! I'd love to go on this adventure one day!
miss filatelista
23 Jul 2017It really was! The best couple of bucks I've spent in a while.
miss filatelista
23 Jul 2017It is the best way to get through the tea country! Otherwise you have to take buses or taxis to get around but it is all very affordable and scenic.
miss filatelista
23 Jul 2017I've only been gone a week and a half and already want to go back! Next time try the train ride!
miss filatelista
23 Jul 2017I hope you get the chance, it was so fun!