The train from Kandy to Nanu Oya is rickety and not overly clean. It travels at speed in parts and makes for a pretty scary trip, so avoid looking down the many steep gorges. Vendors supply a variety of foods, the samosas are terrific. The...More

I am a rail buff but we both enjoyed our train journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. We went from Nuwara Ellya to Ella, about three hours. We did not want to do a longer journey from Kandy. We were...More

Not to be mistaken for a bad review of the tour...but a warning to anyone looking to go...book at least a month in advance to be sure of getting tickets. Then, once you do have them, pester the ticket office for regular updates on your...More

This was a highly anticipated train ride for our family. We all enjoyed it immensely. Beautiful views, countless shades of green, all amazing! A few important points to keep in mind; - Reserve seats 2nd class reserved or first class, well in advance. - Pack...More

We travelled by bus to the nearby train station of Nanu-Oya to "enjoy" the famous train ride to Kandy. It was interesting watching the locals at the station whilst we waited for our train. Our first class ride ended up as Reserved Third Class in...More

Book Ahead is a must. We booked 30 days ahead which is the earliest you can book - even then the tour companies seem to get first choice. Still we managed to get reserved first class which was a comfortable journey. The scenery was there...More

The train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella was supposed to be a highlight of our trip, but it turned out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. We turned up at the ticket booth at Nanu Oya station and asked for reserved tickets, but...More