Scenic Train Journey – Nanu Oya to Ella

The Nanu Oya to Ella section of the highland railway consistently appears on serious travellers’ shortlists. Open carriage doors, tea estates on both sides, waterfalls between tunnels, the Demodara Loop and the Nine Arch Bridge on the approach to Ella.

Practical Notes : 

  • Reserved observation carriage seats should be booked 3 to 4 weeks ahead

Inclusions

  • Reserved observation carriage seats, subject to availability
  • Transfer to and from the station
  • English-speaking guide for the journey

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Highlights

  • Open carriage doors above the tea valley
  • Tea estate and highland valley scenery throughout
  • Waterfalls visible from the moving train
  • Demodara Loop – extraordinary railway engineering
  • Nine Arch Bridge on the approach to Ella