Sri Lanka's Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Ella

Want to travel from Kandy to Ella Sri Lanka by train? Take a beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka through the mountains and tea covered hills of Kandy and Ella to Nuwara Eliya. This video shares the travel tips you need to know if you want to travel Sri Lanka by train.
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[@sushobhitlenka6002]

Such a lovely place, Sri Lanka ❤️from 🇮🇳

[@kdtravelstudio]

I want to know about music from 3:40 to 5:20

[@harshanisamarawickrama2209]

INDIA 🇮🇳

[@harshadvaviya5361]

Sri Lanka is a beautiful place. Trains, roads and everything is a lot cleaner that what we have here in India. We Indians can learn some lessons from them. Great place for tourists. Want to visit it someday.

[@TheWorldnUs]

Yes me too! Been seeing more and more videos from Sri Lanka lately. Looks amazing!

[@lankaman7]

Indeed bro....I left the country when I was four and went for a tour in July with my family to travel and embrace our Motherland. 10 vlogs in and a few more to go. Please feel free to check them out on my channel if you wish. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYbRY3eeoZWHnMU

[@RuchiraPrashan]

Check my channel some drone footage Sri Lanka - goo.gl/RtTM61

[@sanjumadhuwantha3168]

Thank you ❤️

[@akhilapathirana7251]

You are such a humble person..

[@praveenabishek2017]

Proud to be a Sri lankan🇱🇰 Thank you soo much for visiting to our Country ❤️

[@bajlandia2025]

I can imagine having real good tea in Sri Lanka in such a beautiful cup ! The surroundings simply stunning, green everywhere wow!! Relaxing trip I guess, guys !

[@chathuramadushanka5683]

Please coming sri lanka 940777382663

[@bajlandia2025]

@@chathuramadushanka5683 Thanks but I'm not sure I will go so far !

[@AloneWolfCrypto]

im gonna upload new videos of kandy and sri lankan unseen places.keep in touch

[@pethmimanuja2010]

Thank u

[@harshanisamarawickrama2209]

We HAVE CEYLON TEA 🍵 🏭

[@SherylNatasha]

This is absolutely gorgeous! Yet another great video. Sri Lanka is high on my list

[@vagabrothers]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ian_9519]

Thanks so much to loving my country.

[@vasyalifestyle]

Sheryl Natasha if you like check my video out about Sri Lankan Train kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWsfGmvgdWkaZI

[@CherryandTrevor]

Really missed out on Ella! We only did Colombo to Kandy train ride which was still really beautiful! Your videos are making us want to go back to Sri Lanka and do a re-take!

[@nasreen811]

Hi Cherry.. what is the last station of the blue train? Can we buy the train tickets online?

[@CherryandTrevor]

@@nasreen811 Hello! You don't need to buy them online. We found the online tickets were the "tourist trains" and hence a bit more money. All we did was go to the station same day and got the tickets, and we purchased 2nd class tickets. The staff also asked us if we wanted tourist or local trains, and of course we picked local. Unfortunately, we only went from Colombo to Kandy, so I can't tell you the last station. Hope this helps you!

[@vasyalifestyle]

Cherry and Trevor if you like check my video out about Sri Lankan Train kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWsfGmvgdWkaZI

[@duleepaalupotha7495]

Badulla is the last station of blue train....

[@sport_1-st.]

Come back brother. Welcome to srilanka ❤️

[@TheDvln]

srilanka is stunning! its beautiful, clean and pretty. Thank you for making such a nice vlog!

[@UpdatesCloud]

Who are from SRILANKA here?

[@dahanakawimalasooriya9197]

Proud to say SriLanka

[@dulsararathnayake6569]

Here we are

[@esiraanupama3519]

🇱🇰❤️

[@AloneWolfCrypto]

me

[@alphasrilankatravel-ast2799]

Yes we are😊

[@mansoureh]

The waterfall looks amazing. can't wait for more videos of Sri Lanka

[@vagabrothers]

Stay tuned doe that one :)

[@pasindumusicstudio5982]

I am from Sri Lanka.You have made beautiful videos .. I am watching your videos.

[@AloneWolfCrypto]

yes as soon as i upload unseen hidden places. then i put locations too.

[@jshultz79]

I'm going to Sri Lanka in October. I'm very excited about the trip.

[@TheWorldnUs]

Gorgeous! We definitely need to come to Sri Lanka and make this journey.

[@pethmimanuja2010]

Thank u

[@phiology1983]

Beautiful. Now I appreciate tea more than ever, I'm a big tea drinker, it's like a drug I cant live without.

[@vagabrothers]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@udayangadananjaya7914]

Sounds alike so srilankan 😉😉🙂🙂

[@yverose8355]

I loved Sri Lanka, the best bits of India and Thailand mixed together. I dive and studied archaeology so was in heaven 😁 I hope you get to go to the inland sea south of columbo and also experience the coast road from columbo down to galle, breath taking and the sea is like a hot bath!!

[@KINGKAVINDA]

The culture of India and Thailand were created by Sri Lankans before made of sigiriya , like before 5000years. That's why you can see the same arts as sigiriya in India ajantha bithu sithuwam(arts ). Big history 🙂

[@yverose8355]

@@KINGKAVINDA cool, I didn't know that just caught some of the same vibes and imagery. Still want go back, so much I didn't get to see!

[@KINGKAVINDA]

@@yverose8355 cool, if you want to know anything just mail me. Good luck!

[@nikons]

I did this trip in 1981 and my Mum did it in 1954!

[@NK_Khoo-Malaysian]

Mine in 1998

[@CaptainProjects]

Has the country changed alot?

[@curbycliks]

wow! what was my country like back then?

[@sumeet3773]

Why is sri lanka so underrated. Looking forward to visit soon love from india 🇮🇳 keep on making amazing video's

[@daniellebanaszak685]

You tube movies You tube movies

[@TheWorldnUs]

I rate it highly! Would love to visit.

[@amilinduwijesinghe]

I don't think Sri Lanka is underrated anymore (compared to the past) . Anyway do visit it ! 💕

[@madhukawickramapala9328]

@S Thiwanka total population is 21 Million man :D But still, tourists are flocking in.

[@amilinduwijesinghe]

S Thiwanka the population is actually closer to 21 million :)

[@shehanyadias]

OMG these comments made me realize how beautiful and great our country is! Thank u so much for this video 💜💜💜Really enjoyed it

[@jenohogan9254]

This is hands down my favorite series next to your Ireland series. (They're all amazing really).

[@vagabrothers]

Thank you Jen!!

[@vasyalifestyle]

Jen O'Hogan if you like check my video out about Sri Lankan Train kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWsfGmvgdWkaZI

[@antondxb5401]

That’s my dream ride👍🏻🏃🏻‍♂️🎉

[@mansoureh]

Mine too

[@indikamallawarachchi9281]

I'm from Sri Lanka

[@ian_9519]

Thanks so much to loving my country.

[@pethmimanuja2010]

Thank u

[@marianapatron8012]

Very interesting facts about tea production process that I had never thought of before. Keep on doing such amazing trips, greetings from Mexico!!

[@chathuramadushanka5683]

Please coming sri lanka 940777382663

[@DarshanaHashendra]

Though I am a Sri lankan I really love to see my country from your camera angles

[@Travelwithchris]

Amazing video as always! Cant wait to visit Sri Lanka 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@uzzaaair7552]

Sri Lanka is a devoloping country but still is beautiful

[@RuchiraPrashan]

Check my channel some drone footage Sri Lanka - goo.gl/RtTM61

[@berlinjack9178]

What is the connection between economy and beauty ?

[@nilambarameghawarna6635]

Yes of course.... It has been developing country since my child hood. But not yet developed. Ill hear it until my death. So sad. 😭😭😭

[@mansoureh]

I ilke the fact you can take your hands and face out of the moving train. It is amazing. I have seen lots of beautiful photos of this train

[@henrychen295]

Very immersive video dude!!! I have wanted to visit this wonder island for damning long time...Though most of my friends underestimate this worth visiting country lol😂😂😂

[@RochelNilendra]

Nice Video Guys. The Train does not go to Nuwara Eliya but it passes Nanu Oya where you need to get down and get another mode of transportation to Visit Nuwara Eliya. Back in the days there was a Railway track from Nanu Oya to Udu pusselawa via Nuwara Eliya using a Narrow Gauge Railway line. It was closed around the 1940s as the Road Transportation was developed. Tea was introduced by a James Taylor who was a Scotsman in 1867 and it was pioneered by Thomas Lipton.

[@ItsTheseMoments]

Looks so awesome! Can't wait to travel there Love tea!! 🎥❤😄 -Miles

[@PrabaththeExplorer]

I'm Proud to be Sri Lankan. Press Like if you Love Sri Lanka Too. ❤️👍

[@indigunaratne3875]

Proud to be a Sri Lankan 🇱🇰

[@aliciabowman1455]

So excited to visit one day! Thank you for the video❤️

[@footontheway]

So interesting! Thanks guys. I couldn’t even imagine how much work there is behind every single cup of tea. And in our daily life we didn’t give any attention to this at all...

[@Lola_mirage]

Thank you 💞 You have no idea how much joy you bring us 💞keep up the good work and enjoy your journey😊

[@emckethern]

I wish we could have saw the process in the factory of how they turn it into tea. It really makes you think about about all what the workers have to ho through for us to have sweet tea in the South. Wow.😓

[@dasunzhere]

FYI kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4uadmuulrVmo9U :)

[@emckethern]

@@dasunzhere thank you for the link!

[@vasyalifestyle]

emonique989 if you like check my video out about Sri Lankan Train kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWsfGmvgdWkaZI

[@gayandhanushka9823]

The train ride was Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. Small mistake guys. You have done a great job at portraying the beauty and culture of Sri Lanka.

[@NK_Khoo-Malaysian]

I missed the train ride，always taking company van for the weekend trip from Kandy during my a year stint in KANDY.

[@iftekhar7266]

Excellent indeed!! Sri Lanka is blessed with extra ordinary beautiful landscape. The people of Sri Lanka are hospitable, peace-loving & caring such that we see the world through their eyes ---- they are eye-donors. They have preserved their railway heritage. Many thanks for sharing your superb experiences in Sri Lanka. Please keep it up.

[@sararevelosaltos3296]

Love your interest to know so much about the countries you visit! Learnt so much about Sri Lanka. Thank you! Also I will definitely appreciate more the effort that goes into making tea!

[@riyasliyakath201]

To have a cup of tea look at how much effort they need to put in. This video is amazing in all aspects such as super view, quality, clarity of explanation etc.. SL you beauty ❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@untappedtravel]

I am enjoying this so much. Thank you lads!!

[@navinshan5363]

I'm also Sri Lankan (Live from Nuwara-Eliya)..♥️🕊️✨ welcome back to the our country

[@karinwtfont]

Legit laughed out loud when Alex threw the tea leaves way beyond the backpack basket thingie. 😂😂😂

[@Kaile1789]

Lol..😂

[@nimalmunasinghe9573]

You have captured one of the best places of my motherland. Good job😁😀

[@Travelteez]

I like the production of your videos. Good to see you taking the time to make it look good!

[@zahrajahanshahi2230]

Alex you were amazing picking those tea leaves,🤣 after Carrie asked how do I know...you threw it "somewhere"! By the way, you 3 are more than wonderful and great!😍

[@USARAJAEnglishvlogs]

👍 Beautiful. Added this 🚂 train ride to my bucket list. You guys are inspirational for my channel. 😊. You are one of the few that I follow. Keep rocking. 👍

[@sourabhsinha1482]

Sri Lanka is such a serene, lush green and clean country. Want to visit the tiny beautiful island nation someday.

[@kusalac]

I'm so happy to say that you have nicely captured the beauty of my motherland. And it's very beautiful to hear when Alex said NuwaraEliya...:) One thing I want to correct, the station that you reached to go to NuwaraEliya called 'Nanuoya'.

[@dominiquethenosyreader2686]

This is amazing. The series is very eyeopening to the tea and sri lanka

[@shyamaldutta9553]

Love you Sri Lanka from India

[@paulvanderzaal]

Damm your train isn't even full. Most of the time you need to make a reservation for tickets from kandy to nuara elia

[@sanathkt4]

Wonderful experience. So happy that you guys enjoyed this journey. I am a srilankan living in Australia and big rail fan and last time I took this journey was in 1995 when this scenic route was not so popular. Few important points. There are 4 trains from Colombo to Badulla operating in this scenic route. The one you took is known as Podi manike which starts its journey from Colombo at 5:55 am. The next train to start from Colombo is Denuwara manike at 6:35am which is an intercity train with fewer stops. Next train to Badulla is Udarata manike departing Colombo at 8:30 am. Last daytime train to Badulla leaves Colombo at 9:45 am. All these 4 trains consists of 1st, 2nd and 3rd class compartments. First 3 trains are newer push pull type power sets where as the last one is a locomotive driven one. Fastest and most convenient way to reach Badulla is using Denuwara manike intercity express where prices of similar class tickets are slightly higher. It doesn’t go via Kandy as Podi manike or udarata manike and stops at the 3rd platform in peradeniya junction. It’s away from the main station so you need to be aware of that. The last train no 1008 has an observation saloon car at the end of the train which is famous for its Panoramic views.

[@meloniajeni4000]

Beautiful and wonderful Srilanka!! such an amazing and scenic beauty 😍🤩Love from India❤

[@MrAlien-hk9fx]

the best traveling video about Sri Lanka i've seen. every details in it. thank you guys.

[@NereaML]

The train ride looks great! you can see alll the nature, but doesn´t look so segure haha. So is interesting how the pick the tee :) i am loving the Sri Lanka serie :)

[@danzbeard]

EPIC SCENERY!!!

[@vagabrothers]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@chanukadhananjaya8487]

Awesome work guys...I subscribe at once after I watched the first episode about Sri Lanka. You've really enjoyed almost everything...

[@TravelTokVinay]

Loved my time in Sri Lanka and def need to go back again when I have more time.

[@rakeshmohanty2053]

This channel is so underrated. You guys make such beautiful and awesome vlogs. Quality is just top notch.

[@dulsararathnayake6569]

If you back again Sri Lanka then come to Ambuluwawa. You can get a great feeling. It's in Gampola near Kandy. I'm form Sri Lanka.

[@mujahidmohiuddin9207]

Love from karachi bro😍

[@Luzdelgado01]

Oh guys thank you for enduring such a trip to share with us this beautiful landscape Now go and get a well deserved rest 🥺

[@RobandJenny]

Those trains are amazing. So beautiful and so enjoyable. Though we recently saw a guy fall off the train as we were going across a bridge. He fortunately Landes on the bridge and is ok. But it was quite scary at first.

[@priscilla9995]

Fascinating!! I learned so much from this! I will appreciate my cup of tea a lot more.

[@vagabrothers]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching 👏🏼

[@daniduwijesekara3166]

Excellent one again as always🔥🔥🔥love you guys #from Sri Lanka

[@rukshanmanoj5661]

This's so lovely. I am a local & I never have a experience in picking the tea leaves like you guys 😍 I miss my country 😍😯 🇱🇰

[@dondilan2563]

thank you for videos🙏🙏🙏 my country🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@m.dsweelan381]

Very good documentation guys👌 well done!!

[@aminhsan5141]

Got to experience this journey. One of the best affordable scenic train ride. If you can sit on the right side of the train for the best view. The scenery is fantastic! 😍

[@sarojsamarajiwa5741]

Thank you for showing my country. Made me very emotional.

[@sashanfernando8512]

Thanks for the video so much....you've done a great job...keep it up..

[@josannefromin6408]

WOW u are so wonderful. I am traveling with all 3 of U. I said before we will go to the Sri Lanka this is a very nature beauty. I Love the music and the great couple, very great looking beings...........................many thanks

[@chathuramadushanka5683]

Please coming srilanka 940777382663

[@thilinasenadheera2671]

It's amazing..happy to see like that videos from yours..I am also srilankan & I love to travel with foreign peoples like you..

[@originaltommy]

I'm addicted to your channel. The production value is top notch. Not a wasted shot or angle. Utterly enjoyable by your commitment to quality and engaging, curious personalities. I like that you don't waltz into every place thinking you know everything. You truly take us on a mesmerizing journey and I want to thank you for that.

[@dhanushkasandaruwan3813]

happy to see my country ...... you guys are doing a great job . thank you . go enjoy this beautiful small paradise

[@chrishandilankadesilva6955]

Guys, I want to thank you all first for doing such a great video with the perfect details real way to do a vlog, I personally envy u cos u guys enjoying my country more than we do anyway happy joyful and safe journey pals.

[@marmara199]

What can i say about my perfect saturday night here cos of this vlog. Uwwwoooww! Terima kasih 🙏

[@LukeCrisp]

Beautiful scenery. Deffs on my to go list.

[@lotusprins]

Beautiful video! Awesome.

[@lachyandmaddi8029]

Love when you can get amazing views from trains!

[@crojocreations]

Your beards are pretty much identical at the end 😂. Great vid guys loved it

[@thiwankasigera5469]

Thank you guys for sharing our sri lankan rich culture and stunning nature to the word..well done..keep it up..

[@JOURNEYSOFJO]

Was greatly fortunate to have kandy to ella train journey last year it's amazing.. 🤩🤩❤️

[@NerfGuy48]

Another beautiful vlog.. #Vagabrothers waiting for the *Ella vlog* u'll be amazed by the landscapes

[@sahankanuwana]

Excellent Guys as always! Keep it up and do more videos please!

[@GlebLapham]

I really wish train travel was more prominent in the States. I've been to Europe and lived in Russia and I've always enjoyed riding the train from place to place. Feels like you get to see a lot more of the place vs flying. Also, I now have an even greater appreciation for tea, that stuff is A LOT of work! Great video guys, looking forward to the next one!

[@veronikastrickler3924]

Wow I really respect the research you guys put into this!!

[@wheretotravelholiday]

This is most wonderful video you have done during your visit. Ceylon tea❤️

[@erandanuwan8721]

Yes. Yes.. this is my motherland. Thank you very much share your experience in my country..😊 its cool..

[@PhotoTropicTravel]

Love it! Great footage :)

[@UpekshaNilnuwani]

this just awesome!! love from SriLanka

[@prashannadahal1624]

Amazing video..loved it

[@RivinduBRO]

wow man you are amazingg did it very nicely all the best from SRI LANKA proud be a sri lankan

[@MehdiMirian]

Very cool series guys, keep them coming ;)

[@TheBrainPowerChannel]

Love the view and video as well! Beautiful and very informative.

[@williamhatfield2752]

Definitely in my wish list for up coming trip. :)

[@blakethompson9810]

Is it really safe to go there these days?

[@SachiraBhanu]

Blake Thompson yes ,it's really safe. There is a political instability in sri lanka but there are no violence.There are some political gatherings are in colombo( not every day). You can follow international medias on this case. Currently this matter is under a court process.✌️

[@blakethompson9810]

@@SachiraBhanu tks for the info! :)

[@ethanwhite4408]

Looks so peaceful. Love the train view.

[@videolanka8446]

I am from srilanka.. welcome to srilanka.. there are lots of places for enjoy.. we proud about your visiting.. these days, i think whether is good. so happy journey... good luck

[@hashithaeranda7257]

Superb creation, you have done a good job guys. Thanks for visit my country.

[@subasinghachinthaka7634]

Awesome video.. thanks for the visit my county. Just like a haven...

[@ItsTheseMoments]

Thanks for more great posts!🎥🎥

[@naviblogger]

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 people are absolutely love. 🥰 from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@pathirageperera1764]

I am proud to be a sri lankan. Thank you very much

[@rosairozara1939]

Super clean Beautiful Sri lanaka

[@GastonMarotta]

spectacular journey guys, always enjoy your videos. well done

[@viduranganethsara8773]

Beautiful video ❤ From 🇱🇰