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Ceylon Miracle Journey Director – Operations Kosla Perera hands over the first ticket to Tourism Minister Harin Fernando
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and Ceylon Miracle journey team
Ceylon Miracle Journeys Ltd. together in partnership with Sri Lanka Railways and the Ministry of Tourism have embarked on a new journey that offers passengers an iconic rail experience to the misty mountains of Ella in five-star comfort.
The luxury rail service will commence on 14 February. The breathtaking experience offered in a premium luxury train will leave every Tuesday at 5:30 a.m. and will arrive at Ella at 4 p.m. at Badulla, while the five-star train will leave to Colombo on the following day at 6 a.m. and will arrive at 6 p.m.
A star-class breakfast, lunch and tea will be served on route and is included with the price of the $ 99.99 ticket. On route, the train will slow down at iconic locations such as Rambukkana, the Peradeniya junction, a surprise cultural show at the iconic Kandy railways station, Nawalapitiya, Hatton, St. Clair Waterfall, Nanu Oya, Elgin Waterfall near the Pattipola railway station, A 15-minute stop to sight the beautiful Nine Arches Bridge, and a 10-minute stop at the Demodara Loop. Tickets can be booked online on www.ceylonmiraclejourneys.com or from the corporate office of Ceylon Miracle Journeys at 67/2, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda or via telephone on 011 349 1000.
“Our new luxury rail service will offer passengers a new level of comfort, stunning scenery and utmost safety, while experiencing the natural beauties of Sri Lanka. I would like to thank Sri Lanka Railways and the Ministry of Tourism for supporting us towards bringing this vision into reality, while simultaneously strengthening the economy through this tourism-friendly initiative,” said Ceylon Miracle Journeys Marketing Director Manoj Gunaseelan.
