Take a Hill Country Journey on the Rail Tracks

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Colombo to Ella⌄

   Pick you up from the hotel early in the morning. Leave for the Railway Station in Colombo Fort. The train leaves Colombo Fort Railway Station to Badulla. Meals/refreshments served on board. When you arrive at Ella Railway Station, pick you up & transfer to your hotel in Ella. Check-in at the hotel and Leisure at the hotel

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Dowa Elegance or Similar Hotel

2. 2Explore Ella⌄

   Little Adams Peak is 1141 m in height and from the entrance it takes up to 30-45 min for the hike. Views from the summit are incredible. 360 degrees panoramic views with clouds rolling in, is a treat to watch for any traveler. Hike itself is a worthy experience as you walk through lush green tea estates, talking to locals who are plucking and collecting tea leaves, working in the estate.

   Nine Arch Bridge , which is almost 100 years old, has been built with blocks of stone and cement without any strengthening iron or concrete. The giant arches take the bridge on a curved path to link to mountains. The Bridge was commissioned in 1921 under the British Government. The best time to be there is when the train is passing. So check the train schedule before you go! Be safe when you standing on sides of the bridge when train goes across the bridge

   This Ravana Fall (proper) is 25 meters high and flows from the Bandarawela Hill Oya Reservoir. During the dry season this almost dries up but during the rains flows at full force. Therefore the best time to visit this falls is during the rainy season or just after.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Dowa Elegance or Similar Hotel

3. 3Ella to Colombo⌄

   After breakfast check-out from the hotel. Proceed to Ella Railway Station for the return journey The train leaves Ella Railway Station to Colombo. Meals/refreshments served on board. When you arrive at Fort Railway Station, Pick you up & transfer to your hotel in Colombo.

   Meals: Breakfast