me, my husband and our 5yrs old daughter are going to sri lanka next month. were going to nuwara eliya from colombo and after that go to Kandy and the cultural triangle. May i know how to go from Kandy to Dambulla? by bus, train or taxi? thanks 🙂 Reply

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We really want to travel the Ella to Peradeniya train in the observation car. Do you think this is the best way to travel? The timings are good so that’s a main reason for us. It is easiest to rent a car with a driver to go from Ella to the south coast of Sri Lanka, as there are no trains going there. We did this, and it is absolutely affordable. It is very easy to hire a car with a driver in Sri Lanka, just ask at the hotel where you are staying in Ella. I agree, Ella town itself is very small but it is interesting to see small local Sri Lankan towns as well and not just glossy touristy places like Unawatuna.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. Never knew there was one in Sri Lanka as well..but now that I do..well..i HAVE to visit! thx for the share! Reply Dec – 1. Jan: Kandy. Visit the Tooth Temple and the Elephant Orphanage, and maybe the Botanical Garden: https://nerdnomads.com/what-to-see-in-kandy-sri-lanka The most scenic way: Walk through the jungle at the parking spots after Art Cafe Umbrella. From here, follow the path for about 10 minutes giving you a spectacular view of the bridge and plenty of photo opportunities. 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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Thanks for commenting, great to hear from a local! Your country is really beautiful! We did unfortunately not do the hike up to Nine Arch Bridge, but saw it from a distance. Such a beautiful bridge. The most beautiful part of the train journey Kandy – Ella is the section from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. So if you want to go to Ella from Nuwara Eliya, you should take the train. But if you are short on time, taking a car and driver is nice too. Ah, I would love to go on the Orient Express myself one day, I love trains. We don`t have trains up in northern Norway where I am from, so taking trains are very exciting for me. I took my first train trip when I was 19.

You can however also travel first class, second class and third class (these are cheaper). Yes, this train runs every day, maybe even two times a day if I remember correctly. The journey takes 7 hours.

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The closest train station to Nuwara Eliya is called Nanu Oya (or Nanuoya), located approximately 8 km outside of Nuwara Eliya, or a 10-min taxi or tuk-tuk drive. Ravana Heights– Our favorite hotel in Ella with a fantastic owner and manager. He makes excellent food, the best we had in Sri Lanka. There are plenty of nice beaches on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka. We really liked Mirissa Beach and Tangalle Beach. Mirissa is more lively and has more people, while Tangalle is more pristine with not many people. You can not go swimming in Tangalle, however, due to heavy underwater currents. So probably Mirissa area is better for your children if they`d like to go swimming: https://nerdnomads.com/beach-paradise-mirissa We also enjoyed visiting one of the many tea factories in Ella: https://nerdnomads.com/would-you-like-sri-lankan-tea. So you will actually take the train from Peradeniya train station (Kandy) to Nanuoya train station (Nuwara Eliya).

Secondly, although you’ve mentioned a few of them, some of your readers may find value in our new post on top tips for train travel in Sri Lanka. You can search for train schedules here: http://eservices.railway.gov.lk/schedule/searchTrain.action?lang=en There are lots of ways The Train Ride can be used in your class but discussions are a great way to encourage participation, opinion and confidence. As you're reading the story why not pause and ask your class some of these questions? We did not try the wifi and electric plugs onboard the ExpoRail carriage, so don`t know much about that, sorry. The TV worked, but we would rather look at the view than the TV. 🙂

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The train ride from Ella to Kandy is amazing, and even though it is a long one (6-7 hours), it is a highlight of any Sri Lanka trip. You will have amazing views no matter which side of the train you sit, but it is best to sit on the left side of the train from Ella to Kandy as the views are slightly better on that side. We sat on the right side (from Ella to Kandy), however, and we still had some spectacular views. So the last hour of the train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is very beautiful. But I would say that the whole trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is nice. The food at this hotel is fantastic! The breakfast is served on the terrace, with spectacular views over the Ella valley, mountains, and tea plantations. You are served pancakes, eggs, bread, jams, tea/coffee, juice, fruits, basically everything a good breakfast should have. Nuwara Eliya is green and lush, and great for hiking and walking among tea plantations. Horton Plains National Park is located close to Nuwara Eliya, great for bird watching and walking.

We did not go to Horton Plains on our trip to Sri Lanka, but I`ve heard it`s beautiful. As far as I know there are two train stations close to Horton Plains National Park; Ohiya and Ambewela. The train ride from Ella to Ohiya and Ambewela takes about two to three hours, and from Ohiya and Ambewela you can take a tuk-tuk or taxi to Horton Plains.