THE MOST SCENIC TRAIN RIDE IN THE WORLD? ⛰
So we took the train ride from Nanuoya to Ella, which is 1/2 of apparently the most scenic train rides in the world! Well..
Honestly, we kind of felt a bit off with this statement. The very popular train ride was VERY, VERY TOURISTY and busy. As you know us, you also know we like to wander off the beaten path and find ourselves in the most random places at the most random times. Particularly this train ride was a bit like going to the mall for ice-cream. I know, i know it sounds rough but, but... the authenticity in travel is to experience the local ways, even if you have to sweat with 100 other people to experience the views.. as long as they’re real!
Well this ride was just tourist groups pushing and pulling to get to capture that shot hanging outta door!😬
I remember fellow travelers Reisbaas and Agnes agreeing to that after we reflected on our experiences!🙏
SO WHAT WE SUGGEST AS PER A VERY SWEET AND KNOWLEDGEABLE LOCAL ADVICE is to take another train, instead of 7 hours of the well known route take the Ella - Badulla 1hour train ride, with the locals and rarely anyone else, equally if not better views and the real, real Sri Lankan most scenic train ride in the world feel! That’s what we did after learning from our mistake!🙏
Guys who have been to Sri Lanka, how did you like and feel about the train ride? Did you choose an alternative route? Let us know, share your experience! 🤩
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