Originally Posted by
Sean Hanley
I am busy researching an 8 night trip for March 2027 so I was very excited to find this post! In another thread you asked about the Kandy train, were you able to get an answer? Or did you give up entirely on the scenic train?
Also do you have any tips or recommendations on booking a driver?
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Originally Posted by Davvidd
The Kandy to Nuvera eliya is the best. It’s running now.
I'd really like to try that route on this trip. Where did you find tickets? Neither the official Sri Lanka train site nor 12GoAsia are selling that route.
I did give up on the trains and just did what is known as the Cultural Triangle.
From speaking with several local sources, restoration of full train service is a priority, but the schedule is unknown. On of the scenic trains is running from Ambewela to Ella, but Ambewela is quite a distance from Kandy, so I did not bother exploring further.
I sent you an e-mail with a guide recommendation.
Safe travels!