The railway system in Sri Lanka was first established in 1864 by the British Colonial Government to transport tea and coffee from the hills to Colombo; however, there are now train tracks connecting some of the country’s major cities, making it a very affordable way to see the country’s beautiful countryside.

The picturesque train excursion from Kandy to Ella, or the reverse train trip from Ella to Kandy, is the most scenic and well-known of all the train trips! It is regarded as one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions, as well as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys.