Asia's Most Beautiful Train Journey - Kandy to Ella in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@RaptorF22Titanium]

This is our second trip we are planing We are from US ( Lees burg ) Virginia Sri lanka is Beautiful country It has every thing you want very clean country can have lots of fun Very peace full no issues one of the best countries in Asia

[@Joelfriend]

It's a beautiful country, we can't wait to return!

[@EmmaLeason]

From Seattle here. Been there 6 times already and hoping to return! Glad you guys enjoyed it. Ella train ride, Mirissa and Kandy were the hotspots but you might also wanna checkout the ancient city of Anuradhapura.. It's an entirely different vibe! That small land is packed with everything for a good holiday!

[@mohamedsafras6110]

Im from srilanka. Thanks

[@roshanfernando3993]

Thank you very much for your valuable recommendation about my loving country......❤

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That was one my my absolute favourite train journeys I've ever done, and I've done A LOT! Congratulations on the 100K both of you, I got there last month 🎉🎉🎉

[@Joelfriend]

It for sure is a beautiful journey and unique! Thank you very much, congrats to you too! :)

[@roshanfernando3993]

Thank you very much for your valuable recommendation about my loving country......❤

[@shanilharshana866]

I'm from,, SRI LANKA,, Thank you,, broo, you seaport my country,, come agian,,,, ❤

[@thenordicadam]

Congratulations on 100k! Sri Lanka is looking amazing 🙏

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@s.s.madhush4578]

Much love from sri lanka🇱🇰 ❤

[@BinuraChathuranga]

As a Sri Lankan, I highly recommend hiking. ( with proper guidance/ info. Do your research before attempting tho) It's mesmerizing tbh. There are such good places in SL for hiking. Try village life experience. They are super duper friendly. Don't think twice to ask for any help. 😊 Wish you all the best. Happy travels ❤

[@kellyandvanessatravel]

Joel, so glad you have done this trip as my wife and I are currently planning a trip to Sri Lanka in 2025!! Are you going to Weligama in this series?

[@Joelfriend]

Yes, well Mirissa / Weligama very close to each other! Weligama is a more of a surf beach, Mirissa is more of a chilled, swim beach :)

[@Joelfriend]

Any questions for your trip, please let me know :)

[@kellyandvanessatravel]

I will check out Mirissa. Keep up the great videos!! My wife and I have a KZbin channel as well. Kelly and Vanessa travel. Can’t wait to watch this series for ideas on our trip planning. Safe travels!

[@Neothefish]

please do not take Sri Lankan airlines when you travel here. They get extremely late these days. Try Qatar

[@kandyprice9688]

PLEASE COME (I,m a SRI LANKAN)

[@Toidi123]

Iam sri lankan. Come to Sri Lanka!!😍😍🌎🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰❤️

[@CJLek]

Hi Joel, I am from Kandy. The tuk driver should have charged you only eight hundred or nine hundred rupees. Don't pay more than 100 rupees per Km. Enjoy the rest of your visit. Cheers.

[@maharajaudiolabs7866]

Most visitors think about KANDY TO ELLA. But the real scenes starts from Rambukkana . Rambukkana is not a hill station. Its just 100m elevation. Kandy is about 600m elevation. From Colombo try to get right side window. The fabulous work by the Brithish. Actulayy Rambukkana to Kadugannawa the Hardest climb by train.

[@anushaliyanage4778]

hello this is the train driver that drave your train and i so you in the train i am glad you enjoyed it

[@andreaciotti8199]

Man congratulations on reaching 100k, I can foresee exponential growth! Amazing content, thanks for the entertaining! Wish you safe travel and a lot of fun along the way

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much! I hope so! We going to keep sharing and travelling! :)

[@scott-hamilton]

What an incredible train journey, looks so fun!

[@Joelfriend]

It really was! Thanks Scott!

[@eruthayamarythiagarajah8960]

Thanks for visiting. Greetings from USA.

[@gerardotv373]

Did this trip 20 years ago . No internet those days so needed much ingenuity but so much more adventurous than the east trips these days the teens have

[@HughandRebecca]

You guys got lucky with the train I think. I'm in sri lanka atm and i had to stand shoulder to shoulder with all the other passengers for 4 hours going from colombo to midigama it was quite the journey... you couldn't move at all. Glad you had a good time.

[@Joelfriend]

Yeah, we chose a time and day with fewer people, weekends are very busy! Also 2nd class will be little less busy too!

[@Neothefish]

you should reserve it before hand

[@rasunsameendrawasalathilak3341]

You have done exactly the correct thing-getting up at Peradeniya Station (the stop just before the BIG Kandy station). It makes things easy to you.

[@TravelbyDartTV]

This is exactly why Sri Lanka is the place when I am thinking of a scenic train journeys in Asia. A place where you can embrace the slow travel and enjoy the ride! Hopefully, I would get to visit it when my travel dart lands there.

[@joanolives430]

Love your videos, keep up the work joel!☺️ Congrats on your 100k

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks so much! More to come :)

[@jayanthasarathhettiarachch5026]

Good.... Ayubowan- Sri Lanka- H.A. FILMS ENTERTAINMENT SRI LANKA

[@rasindufernando8696]

You should visit Horton place

[@chamarapradeepa69]

Thank you for visiting Sri lanka ආයුබෝවන් !!

[@CharlieandRob]

You have certainly been exploring some incredible places! Loving the videos guys!

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks a lot for watching! :)

[@callum9880]

This channel should definitely have higher subscribers! Well done 👏

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you so much, we will keep growing :)

[@HellodreamersLK]

Thank you and have a safe enjoyable journey 💗🥰 love from srilanka 🇱🇰

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[@YouRajTV]

Good to hear all views 💯 on sri lanka.❤🎉 2:51 I m Sri Lankan in USA. Thanks for video new friend.keep in touch ✅🎉

[@deepvibes-w5p]

Thanks a lot dear friend ❤ Love from all Srilankan🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you too for watching! :)

[@StylishNavigator]

Nice video.. Thanks for visiting Sri Lanka ❤

[@kasunliyanage9416]

Beautiful train journey .

[@Joelfriend]

It really is such a beautiful journey! :)

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Joel dosen"t get enough kudos for how flippin funny he is 🙂😉😄

[@Joelfriend]

Ahaha 🤣 Am I? Thanks ☺️

[@jessecollings1393]

Love the content, it inspired me to book my first solo trip this year, what setup do you run for your GoPro??

[@Joelfriend]

aww that's amazing! It depends this video shot on a GoPro, phone and my Sony mirrorless camera!

[@roshanfernando3993]

Hi Joel, Thank you for visiting and promoting my loving country❤

[@ruwanhetti]

Thank you for video Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@kanishkaherath2850]

Brothers n sisters feom all around the world are warmly welcome here. Thanks for Promoting tourism in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thiekshanaganepola54]

Hi hi Thank You for visiting Sri Lanka. I highly recommend you to take nightmail train from Kandy to Badulla to catch the best sunrise view which can be seen on the train it self.

[@Joelfriend]

Oh okay, that sounds like great advice, thank you!!

[@callum9880]

Thanks Matey, saw your first videos in SL so been awaiting these for so long. Question for SL as a visitor from Uk 🇬🇧 what Jabs did you have? Did you exchange pound sterling at Airport on arrival? What’s was your best highlight in SL?

[@Joelfriend]

We have travel cards such as revolut, starling bank which stops ATM withdrawal fees therefore we just use ATM's once we get to country and get cash out!

[@amwthutube]

Go to Bank of Ceylon any branch, they are in most cities. State bank and no fees.

[@LisaCuffey]

Hi Joel, what a great video, we are visiting in February with our 11 year old. Any ideas how to book the train before we arrive? We plan to take her train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Thank you 🙏

[@BalishtaNethadun]

It's rare to see you tubers coming to Sri Lanka as a Sri Lankan I am really proud

[@pawansadaruwan9643]

This is amazing video and her smile is so beautiful ❤

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

New to the channel. Beautiful journey 💚🖖

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you very much! Welcome!

[@gerardotv373]

Reminds me travelling round India by train in 1985 . No internet no phones few tourists the real deal in those days . These days it’s all so prepared so simple even 8 year olds could do it without an adult .

[@nuwananandagoda2364]

I'm from Badulla Sri Lanka and just hearing the name in this video makes me happy 😊

[@MYWRoso]

Try PANORAMIC Train from Jakarta to Bandung or Bandung to Yogyakarta..

[@callum9880]

Think you guys would be hilarious on the TUK TUK challenge! Great way of exploring and meeting other u tubers

[@Joelfriend]

I just saw that today, had no idea it was a thing before today!

[@catchtheellatrainhostel8330]

great tip on catching the train to ella

[@suayhughes8103]

Great video always!!

[@Joelfriend]

You're the best! Thanks for watching! :)

[@SachiraBhanu]

Thanx for the Info !!

[@Joelfriend]

Our pleasure! Enjoy your experience on the train!

[@puszini]

Beautiful nature and nice train adventure! I love the quality of your videos. Tell me or show me the best way to book a flight from Europe to (Thailand/Vietnam/Bali with some tips how to do it well and no overpriced. Thank you and all the best for you :)

[@edstravel]

Keep up the great content 😊

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! Will do!

[@PaulTraderUK]

1) Where in the UK are you both from? 2)How long will you Travel Vlog? 3)Do you both have longterm career goals? 4)Would you like to travel for the next five years? 5)Where in the world might you eventually settle?

[@SLRailwayGuards]

Wow love you guys ❤❤. Please visit again.

[@ricokatchan6674]

congrats to reaching 100 k, been here since the early days

[@Joelfriend]

Legend! Thanks for all the support! 🙌🏼

[@nuwanrabel9220]

Cool ride. Waiting for your next episode. ❤❤🙏

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you very much!!

[@patriciaflaherty]

First class with air conditioning sounds good to me as long as there are windows to look out. I don't need to hang out of an open doorway to enjoy the scenery 🤷‍♀️.

[@algersonvincent]

how did you get the aerial shots? while train is moving or was it stock footage?

[@Joelfriend]

It was shot on different days

[@sameerananayakkara6484]

Incredible ❤

[@20Danibee]

How far in advance can you book the tickets? I tried the link and it’s not letting me do it xx

[@sashwin92]

How long was the train journey? If you book reserved tickets in advance, do those seats come with a designated number or you need to jump in and fight out for the best seat?

[@hasanthaperera400]

Wooooooooow

[@geraldnelson007]

Try to rent a tuk tuk and drive by self it would be more fun

[@DiloshanaAmindu-fh1kr]

This video is super ❤🎉

[@gerardotv373]

Missed so much in train journey car journey ten times better stop anywhere

[@adamr84]

Looks awesome, congrats on 100k subscribers Joel and Emelia! We're planning our first se asia trip at the end of the year. Got so much info from your channel, thank you!

[@Joelfriend]

Ah that sounds great! You're going to have the best time! Enjoy!

[@edstravel]

Congratulations on 100K

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much 😀

[@abmarawild]

City i grow up,..❤

[@jagannathsaha8083]

What i couldn't figure out is, this 11.18 AM train crosses Kandy at 11:03 am and then reaches Peradeniya station. How come it's the other way round in this video? 🤨🤨 Can you guys please explain that! 🤦‍♂️

[@Joelfriend]

The train was about 30 minutes early, and luckily we were there early as it does not wait 😂 make sure you leave yourself plenty of turn if you’ve getting the train as the train times don’t stay what they officially meant to be

[@MO.143]

Enjoying your antique things can do better things to country

[@AditidattaChandrima2323]

Bro do you know, what about 2class reserve seat? Is it open window or close.

[@Joelfriend]

It’s open window ☺️

[@LynnQ7]

Hello there, silly question, will I regret if i bring big luggage bag with wheels to take this train? Dont seem like they have a big enough storage. haha

[@callum9880]

Question? What drone would you recommend for a novice lol 😂 thinking about buying our first one for SL X

[@Joelfriend]

I would go something like DJI mini 2 or DJI Mini 3 pro

[@imeshUdayanga-tn4gx]

I love sri lanka🇱🇰

[@mountainwolf12]

Nice video. Just out of curiosity, has anybody told you look like Sandra Bullock? The girl i mean haha.

[@chirathmadhawa4756]

🎉

[@rajithaseneviratne4]

Your comments are valuable especially to bring some food

[@joakimholmer9744]

101k subs 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Joelfriend]

🎉 woop!

[@ruwanpiyathilake]

Nice video 🎉

[@RaviThyagarajah]

Lovely

[@lahiruashen6326]

welcome to sri lankaa❤❤❤❤❤

[@julianrocha1603]

Hi im a new subscriber, question how can you afford this trip from youtube adsense? Or how could from the beginning genuinely curious would love a background story Cool channel keep it up

[@Joelfriend]

Yes, we both work full-time on KZbin and our other social media accounts which can fund our travels :)

[@R_icky.19]

She looks like karen Gillan 😅 and her accent too. U guys from british?

[@ExploringNew1]

6:25 this got me laughing on the floor 🤣

[@Travellers_Island]

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[@prazbhat]

Come to India Joel and Amelia !

[@anuruddhaniranjana7421]

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[@gerardotv373]

Car journey is so much better

[@realDunalTrimp]

PeradeniYAY!!!!!!!

[@itzpradiya]

Jaffan try

[@HB-ge2pl]

“Salty nuts”😂

[@skipper2594]

the snack is savoury nuts

[@lipskyd]

Wonderful journey, thank you for generating positive energy and smiles on your travels. What are your favorite modes of transport (train, plane, boat, etc) and why?

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