Travelling by practice
Half of the journey lies in the journey itself. The scenic and most opted for technique of transport is by practice – and to not point out extremely reasonably priced in comparison with different choices of renting a automotive or flying by way of seaplane. In the event you’re travelling from Colombo Fort station, which is the primary hub in the town to achieve any a part of the island, get to the station early to order your tickets.
Practice tickets for 1st and 2nd class may also be reserved on-line or on the ticket counter in advance. Nonetheless, when you’re considerably of a late bloomer, get to the station at the least one hour earlier than your practice’s departure in order to safe a 2nd class seat or third class seat. Most trains are named, right here’s the departure and arrival schedule of trains to Nuwara Eliya. It’s necessary to notice that there’s no station named ‘Nuwara Eliya’, and the closest you’ll get to the city is the ‘Nanu Oya’ station, roughly 20 minutes away from the city centre.
Practice Schedule
Be aware that these instances are topic to vary. It is at all times greatest to investigate on the practice station for the most recent instances.
1. Podi Menike Categorical Practice
- Departs Colombo – 05:55
- Arrives at Nanu Oya – 12:40
2. Udarata Menika Categorical Practice
- Departs Colombo – 08:30
- Arrives at Nanu Oya – 14:45
3. Categorical Practice
- Departs Colombo – 09:45
- Arrives at Nanu Oya – 15:50
4. Night time Mail Practice
- Departs Colombo – 20:00
- Arrives at Nanu Oya – 03:00
The Podi Menike is the perfect practice to get on, as you’ll attain the city simply in time to check-in to your resort. In the event you’ve obtained a few days to spend in Nuwara Eliya, and like a late evening practice the place you possibly can sleep, take the Night time mail practice. Don’t count on any views although – you’ll be climbing up mountains, and there’s barely any gentle up there!
When you attain Nanu Oya, you possibly can decide to journey share with different vacationers, who’re normally fairly vocal about in search of different journey sharers, or hop in a tuk by your self. Tuks can match as much as Three individuals. If the driving force doesn’t know the place your resort is, get your Google Maps working – and direct him to your resort. Most drivers know how to widespread outdated resort similar to Jetwing St. Andrews, as they’ve been round for years – however let Google information you simply in case, or just name your resort and ask for instructions!
Moon Plains
Regionally referred to as Sandathenna, Moon Plains is a flat, central plain situated in Nuwara Eliya. Moon Plains gives you sweeping, panoramic and easily breath taking views of the forest reserve, sprawling gardens, tea plantations, vegetable lands and the rugged mountains. You’ll additionally have the ability to see cute little cottages and bungalows from the vantage level. It’s the perfect place to hike to, or when you’d slightly, cycle your approach right here. You’ll so additionally have the ability to see some native wildlife similar to elk, buffaloes, deer and a vibrant spectrum of birds; each endemic and migratory. Head over to Mini World’s Finish to look at a glowing dawn that’ll simply heat you proper up.
Strawberry Fields
Nuwara Eliya is chilly sufficient for strawberries to develop – and for these of you who didn’t know, sure, strawberries want chilly, moist climate to flourish and develop! There are fairly a number of strawberry farms that you may go to and purchase a bunch of juicy purple berries from. Ask your resort for the closest one and take a tuk there. The principle strawberry planting season begins in September, however you’re positive to seek out berries at another time of the 12 months as properly. Our high three strawberry farms are Ramya Horticulture, Jagro Strawberry and Adma Agro.
Put up Workplace
Constructed over 100 years in the past by the British, the Nuwara Eliya Put up Workplace is the hallmark of Little England and has stood the take a look at of time. This red-bricked constructing, Victorian fashion constructing is thought to be one of many oldest submit places of work in Sri Lanka. Positioned smack in the center of the city, it’s fairly exhausting to overlook. The submit workplace is a superb picture alternative for individuals who love classic structure. The submit workplace, sadly, has just lately confronted closure – nonetheless, it’s not set in stone but. Assist to maintain it open, by sending a submit card or letter to your loved ones again house. You should buy submit playing cards from the submit workplace for lower than Rs.100.
Tea in the Backyard
Having fun with a pleasant, heat cup of Ceylon tea is an expertise you possibly can’t go away Nuwara Eliya, with out having. Most motels, bungalows or cottages have a well-manicured backyard. Order your favorite cup of tea, and when you don’t know what that’s but, ask the resort employees to help. Have your tea in the backyard whereas having fun with the gorgeous views round you.
Lover’s Leap
This cascading fantastic thing about icy chilly water has a slightly tragic story behind its identify. Towering to a peak of 30 metres, Lovers Leap is the closest waterfall to Nuwara Eliya city, roughly 1.5 kms away. Legend has it {that a} prince fell in love with a maiden from the close by village, nonetheless, the king prohibited the prince from persevering with the affair. Heartbroken and decided to spend the remainder of their lives; even when it was in the after-life, the couple leapt off the waterfall, hoping to immortalise their timeless love for one another.