Travel through misty mountains, tea estates, tunnels, bridges and villages.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Kandy to Ella
This section of Sri Lanka's Main Line passes through the central highlands; the exact journey, stops and seats depend on the selected train.
- 02
Nanu Oya to Ella
This section of Sri Lanka's Main Line passes through the central highlands; the exact journey, stops and seats depend on the selected train.
- 03
Hatton to Haputale
This section of Sri Lanka's Main Line passes through the central highlands; the exact journey, stops and seats depend on the selected train.
- 04
Ella to Demodara
This section of Sri Lanka's Main Line passes through the central highlands; the exact journey, stops and seats depend on the selected train.
- 05
Nine Arch Bridge
EllaThe Nine Arch Bridge spans a wooded valley between Ella and Demodara; its stone arches are a landmark of the hill-country railway.
Nine Arch Bridge
Good to know
The highlands are much cooler than the coast, and mist or rain can roll in at any time of year — pack layers and a light rain jacket. Reserved seats on the hill-country trains can sell out, so we book them early.
From the first idea to the final detail, we design Sri Lankan journeys you'll remember forever.