Departure from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Station): 12:45 – Arrives at Ella Station: 15:14 – Express Train (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class) Hi 🙂 I’m just reading this question about wheelchairs, sitting having a,juice in Galle, and two tourists just went past, one in a wheelchair! I did wonder how hard it is for them though… Riding on a train can be a romantic, nostalgic, and best of all leisurely way to see the country. Even a commuter train between major cities can be a step up from a drive, but these scenic train rides are more than that. Geared towards long-haul trips from coast to coast, or specifically designed for enjoying the scenery, these train routes will let you take in all the glorious views. Maria, I am local and very impressed with your knowledge about Sri Lanka. The advise you offer to would be visitors is authentic and helpful. If I have the power, I will appoint you as a Travel Consultant to the Tourism Authority – haha. Keep up the good work. We owe you. Reply

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Departure from Kandy/ Peradeniya Station: 12:35 – Arrives in Ella: 18:27 (VIP train ViceRoy II by 12Go) We also enjoyed visiting one of the many tea factories in Ella: https://nerdnomads.com/would-you-like-sri-lankan-tea.If you want a place centrally located and close to the train station then this is an excellent alternative. It’s just a five-minute walk away from the station and two minutes from Ella center with its shops and restaurants. Standard rooms are in the old section and are a little small and worn down but the newly built rooms (2017) are very nice and spacious so it is definitely worth upgrading to a new superior room. It’s family-run and the owners are very friendly and helpful. You can go both ways, either from Ella to Kandy, or from Kandy to Ella. You will get the same scenery both ways and both train trips take about 8 hours. The train from Kandy to Nanuoya (4 hours) is the same that goes to Ella. There are three trains a day. Search for train schedules here: Departure from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Station): 05:30 – Arrives at Kandy Station: 09:51 – Express Train (2nd, and 3rd class)

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We really like Tangalle Beach, as we like more relaxed and not so busy beaches. Unawatuna is smaller and more crowded with tourists. We have not been to Hikkaduwa beach, unfortunately. Tangalle Beach is not ideal for swimming, however, so in that case, Unawatuna is better.

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya either by train or taxi. The train station in Nuwara Eliya is called Nanuoya (it is located a 10 minutes drive from Nuwara Eliya center). This train trip takes about 3,5 hours. The taxi trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya also takes about 3,5 hours. One of the most scenic ways to experience one of the most scenic states; a ride on the Narrow Gauge Railroadisn’t merely photo fodder, but a full immersion into the wild, wild west. The train has been rolling between Durango and Silverton since 1882, when it was tasked with transporting silver and gold out of the San Juan Mountains. The 45.4-mile route runs in both directions along the Animas River, crisscrossing it five times, and passing by old stagecoach trails and long-deserted mining camps as it winds between 14,000ft high peaks. If you want to get away from busy downtown Kandy then this small hotel is a great option! Located about 20 minutes drive from Kandy center it overlooks the valley and offers spectacular views of the area. It has a huge swimming pool and the friendly staff makes you feel right at home. If we ever visit Kandy again, we will for sure have a look at this! 🙂 Dec: Get from the airport to Mirissa. Stay here four nights (or spend some of these nights in Tangalle) Are you reading the well-loved picture book ‘The Train Ride’ by June Crebbin with your class? Or, perhaps it’s one of your favourite books to read with your children at home. No matter the reason, support your little ones to use vocabulary from the story with these The Train Ride Words.