Discover heavenly hills through ‘Ella Odyssey’

Sri Lanka Railways recently commenced a special train service for local and foreign tourists from Kandy to Ella. 

The train departs Kandy at 7 a.m. and reach the Demodara Railway Station at 2:20 p.m. on a daily basis. The return journey will commence at 3:40 p.m. from the Demodara Station and reach Kandy at 9:35 p.m. 

The train named ‘Ella Odyssey’, is unique and dedicated to provide an extraordinary train ride to the heavenly up-country of Sri Lanka. It comprises 176 airconditioned first-class seats, 144 second-class seats and a restaurant.

The train will stop at stations with tourist attraction locations such as St. Clair’s Waterfalls, Great Western station, Elgin Fall, Summit, Tunnel No. 18, Idalgashinna station, Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Tunnel and Bridge. A stage type platform is provided adjacent to the Nine Arch Bridge. Odyssey Special travellers can enjoy the adventurous experience while adjusting to the given time plans.  An extraordinary stage and a view point is located at Demodara station for the purpose of observing the unique running of the trains through Demodara rail loop. Passengers can also experience it while riding on Odyssey Special through Demodara rail loop.

Pix by Kithsiri de Mel