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1. Idalgashinna Railway Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Roshie31 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Just climb up to the mountain on the side of the station for a beautiful view. The station is situated in a very unique way that there are scenic views on either side.
2. Turmeric Tours Sri Lanka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We offer experience drivers who will drive you safely on whatever excursion you wish in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, at reasonable rates. all prices quoted include all entrance fees and guides, use of vehicle, driver and fuel. we are giving a best service which is value to your money. You can have great experience on this beautiful country.
3. Demodara Railway Station
4. Jaffna Central Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By 725krisg - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Amazing service Fully air confirmed train Pre booked seats only Always on time too So no confusion Rs1700 each way Well worth it Very clean Jaffna station Come to Jaffna by train Fully recommended Then stay at Jetwing hotel North Gate 2 minutes from the station
5. Ella Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By jahnazmath - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Built by the British a 100 years ago (1918) the Ella Railway Station (ERS) has original colonial era architecture and is easily one of the most visited single-track mainline railway stations in Sri Lanka. Irrespective of which way you travel from ERS absolute scenic beauty is guaranteed. Travel the 20 km’s towards Badulla (the end of upcountry railway track) and you will ride over the Nine Arch Bride and Pass the Demodara Railway Loop. Ride in the opposite direction towards Idalgashinna Railway Station also 20 km’s away and you will enjoy spectacular views of tea plantations and sleepy mountainous villages. Generally 4 trains pass by ERS during the day and tickets are issued only a short while before each train arrives so make sure to be at the station ahead of time to secure your ticket. There is also a safe vehicle parking area besides the station in case you have to leave behind the vehicle you drive/ride. A lessor known fact is that Sri Lanka Railways (and of course the ERS) is one of the last remaining railway’s in the world to continue to use Edward Tyer's century and half old ingenious tablet signalling system, while other countries have gone on to adopt more advanced radio and electronic signalling methods. If you are interested to take a look at the ‘key token instrument’ get to the station before the rush and have a friendly chat with the station master….I hope he will oblige your request (well I have not asked my self though!)
6. Haputale Railway Station
7. Kandy To Ella Train
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By MrBlueRL - Leeds, United Kingdom
I have always loved train journeys. There is something very literary about them. It's easy to be transported to a forgotten time of travel and history. This train journey takes it to another level. We had purchased our second class reserved tickets a few months before from an online provider. It was waiting at our hotel on our arrival in Sri Lanka. I am confident that we could have purchased a third-class ticket or even a second class ticket on the day. We were travelling on a Tuesday morning, and seats were free within the second and first class. Don't buy a first-class ticket. In first-class, you can't open the windows, and that is half the joy. Lots of tourists who had bought first-class tickets were moving into second class so that they could ride the train looking out of the windows and stand in the open doors. The scenery is breathtaking, and what's more, the train guard made sure he always gave plenty of warning when the next waterfall or view was coming up. I have read a lot about sides of the train being better to sit on but to be honest; there are great views on both sides at different times. The journey from Kandy to Ella is over five hours, and sometimes the train just stops, but the journey itself is the experience. Definitely one of the best things we did in Sri Lanka.
8. Galle Train Station
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By mffas
You really need to get the info before you step in here if not it will not the easiest. You can call them if you can get through to them which will make your life easier.
9. Nanu Oya Railway Station
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By countlessfootprints - Mumbai, India
The 7 hour long train ride from Kandy to Ella is said to be the most beautiful train ride in the world and I wouldn’t disagree. Our red train went through mountains, villages, beautiful tea estates and the longest tunnels that I’ve seen so far. While locals and tea pluckers smiled and waved at passengers from the passing train to wish them a happy journey, passengers cheering together everytime the train entered a tunnel made the ride even more entertaining. Striking this off my bucket list. Note: The trains are packed and it’s difficult to get a window seat, you might even have to stand for hours before you get one.
