Hill country Train Ride
If one wishes to enjoy the vistas of unparallel beauty of our island, he must travel buy train from Colombo to Badulla on the main line.
This journey covering a distance of 290 km., passes through 46 tunnels and 68 railway stations. The track was laid by the colonial rulers, in response to repeated requests made by the European planters to transport their produce for export to the UK as shipment had to be done in Colombo. After protracted negotiations, the first sod of earth, laying the foundation for a railway, was cut by the Governor Sir Henry Ward on August 3, 1858.
The main line journey offers a rare panorama of up-country views. There is a change of climate and choice of scenery to gratify the senses, as the train passes through rugged country along the serpentine track, to ascend to the highest point at Pattipola (1,898m. above sea level).
Down South Train Ride
There is no better ride than a train ride if you want a panorama of breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka. A journey which could take up 3 to 4 hours ride will take the traveler from Colombo to Galle. The term ‘Down South’ always means the brilliant tropical sun, the tang of the ocean and the pristine white of sandy beaches. A trip to down south by train is quite popular with locals as well as those who come from faraway lands. This train ride will take you through one unbroken strip of picture postcard views until you reach your destination