08/07/2025
🚂🌿 The Most Beautiful Train Ride in the World – Welcome to Ella, Sri Lanka
If there’s one experience you must have in Sri Lanka, it’s this:
A train ride through the clouds… to the little village of Ella. 🌥️🌿
This is more than just a journey — it’s a soul-healing adventure into the heart of paradise.
🚂 Kandy to Ella Train Ride – A Bucket List Dream
From the hill capital of Kandy, board the legendary blue train that slowly snakes through:
🌳 Misty mountains
🍃 Endless tea plantations
🌈 Waterfalls and rainbows
👩🌾 Smiling villagers waving from the fields
Lean out the door, feel the breeze, and lose yourself in the slow beauty of the island.
This isn’t a rush. This is presence. This is Sri Lanka.
🕒 Duration: Around 6–7 hours
💺 Best seats: 2nd class reserved or observation deck
🌿 Top Things to Do in Ella – The Hidden Gem of Sri Lanka
Once you arrive in Ella, the magic only grows stronger.
1️⃣ Nine Arch Bridge
An iconic Instagram spot! Watch the train pass through this colonial-era stone bridge surrounded by jungle. Best views at sunrise 🌄 or sunset 🌅.
2️⃣ Little Adam’s Peak
A short hike, big views. See mist roll over mountains and valleys. So peaceful, so surreal.
3️⃣ Ella Rock Hike
For the more adventurous, climb up Ella Rock for panoramic views of the entire valley.
4️⃣ Diyaluma Falls & Ravana Falls
Swim under waterfalls, take natural rock pool dips, and let your stress wash away.
5️⃣ Organic Tea & Food Tours
Visit a Ceylon tea estate, learn about the art of tea-making, and sip the freshest brews with a view.
6️⃣ Wellness & Healing
Join a yoga class, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage, or sip a calming blue butterfly pea latte at an eco-café.
🍽️ Where to Eat?
Try organic meals with local ingredients — jackfruit curry, coconut sambol, red rice — or enjoy a King Coconut after a hike!
📷 Why Ella is So Loved by Travelers:
Safe and peaceful
Affordable and clean
Soulful nature all around
Friendly locals and great coffee
Perfect for couples, solo travelers, and nature lovers
✈️ Want to Join a Tour?
At Lanka Eco Horizons, we offer:
Custom Ella tour packages with scenic train rides
Organic food & wellness stays
Hiking, tea garden visits, and Ayurveda experiences
🌿 Your perfect Sri Lankan escape, curated with love.
Call / whatsApp for more information : 074 251 8715