A train journey in Sri Lanka is an incredible experience that mixes the beauty of landscapes with local life. Sri Lanka is famous for its extraordinary natural colors and the most beautiful trip to explore it all can be done by train through Sri Lankan hill country with endless hills of tea plantations on one side and unspoiled nature coastline on the other.
Though by far one of the most iconic train routes from Kandy to Ella, many travelers claim this is up there with being considered as the world’s best scenic view via railway. Each bend reveals a misty mountain or waterfall, rendering the views seem to unfold in slow motion and adding even more poetic peacefulness to passengers journeying through the beautiful island.
Don’t miss the spectacular coastal train routes in Sri Lanka as well. On the way to Galle from Colombo, the road winds alongside beachfronts of blue waters and golden sands. While the train slips along the shoreline, passengers are given a view of fishermen casting nets and children splashing in water. Traveling by train in Sri Lanka is also an opportunity to socialize, with chatty locals offering you food and fresh mangoes as quickly sold on the platform. This extra tie to the local culture makes it so much more than just a brief bit of transit and transports you into Sri Lankan life.
Sri Lanka is a diverse and rich land that truly encapsulates what it means to experience the world, and one of the best ways for tourists with time on their hands who wish to grasp as much beauty in face-to-people interactions or lush green landscapes visible through train windows, to let them fully absorb everything this tiny island nation has on offer.
