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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
Scenic Train Ride (Kandy to Ella)
The most beautiful train ride in the world — 7 hours through tea-draped mountains
About this Experience
The legendary rail journey from Kandy to Ella — rated among the world's most scenic train rides. The train winds through tea plantations, over the Nine Arches Bridge, past waterfalls and misty valleys. Book reserved seats or enjoy the open doors.
Enjoy the world-famous scenic train journey from Kandy to Ella, cruising past lush green tea plantations and misty mountains.
Experience Highlights
- 🚂 Historic Blue Train: Travel in first or second-class observational carriages.
- 🍵 Tea Valley Views: Cruise past rolling green tea estates, waterfalls, and mist-covered pine forests.
- Bridge Nine Arch Bridge: Curve over the iconic stone Nine Arch Bridge in Ella.
This journey is widely regarded as one of the most scenic railway routes in the world and is a central highlight of any Sri Lankan tour.
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