Kathmandu, Nepal
Scenic mountain train journey on the Ambewela-Bandarawela route
Colombo · Sri Lanka
About this experience
The mountain train between Ambewela and Bandarawela moves slowly through misty slopes and small villages in the Sri Lankan highlands. The windows are open, cool air drifts in and stations show a slice of local life. The value of the line lies in its views, not its speed.
Bring a jacket for the cool mountain air; the carriage can be shaky. Anyone planning photos along the way should try to get a window seat.
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October · Colombo
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24°Average low
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