How to Ride the Kandy to Ella Train in 2026: Updated Guide, Current Timetables & Tips
The world's most scenic train ride is still running in 2026, but the route has changed since Cyclone Ditwah. Here's our freshly updated guide, including a station-verified timetable, current ticket prices, and everything you need to make the most of it.
The Best Things to Do in Ella, Sri Lanka (2026 Guide - Updated for the Kandy Train Change)
Ella has changed since we first visited in 2016, louder, busier, and considerably more photogenic. But the rock, the ridge, and the mist over Ella Gap are unchanged. Here's our honest guide to the best things to do in Ella, updated for 2026.
How to Visit Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's Incredible Wildlife Sanctuary
Discover how to plan the perfect Yala National Park safari, from the best time to visit and updated 2025 costs, to where to stay, responsible guides, and avoiding the infamous jeep jams.
Where to Stay in Kandy: The Best Hotels, Homestays and Hostels
Looking for where to stay in the Kandy? From luxury hotels to family-run guesthouses, our guide to the best places to stay in the Kandy has your accommodation well and truly sorted.
A Guide to Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka's Most Incredible Viewpoint
If you haven't climbed the to the top of Pidurangala to take in the epic views, have you even been to Sri Lanka?! From what to know before you visit, whether sunrise or sunset is better, and how to get to the top, this guide has you covered.
A Traveller’s Guide to Diyaluma Falls: Sri Lanka's Second Tallest Waterfall
A guide to Sri Lanka’s 2nd tallest waterfall, Diyaluma falls. Includes detailed instructions on how to get there, what to do, and what to be careful of!
An Essential Guide to Kandy, Sri Lanka's Capital of Culture
Our Kandy guide features the very best places to visit in Kandy, including where to stay, our top tips, and how to get around.
Where to Stay in Ella: The Best Hotels, Guesthouses, and Hostels for Every Budget (2025 Guide)
Looking for where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka? Whether you’re looking for hostels or hotels, boutique stays, eco-luxury, or the perfect Airbnb, our guide to Ella accommodation has you covered!
From Kandy to Galle: This Is Our Ultimate 7-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary
Discover the best of Sri Lanka in just 7 days with our ultimate itinerary. From the bustling markets of Colombo to the mist-covered mountains of Ella and the tranquil beaches of Hiriketiya, this journey through Sri Lanka will ignite your senses and leave you yearning for more.
A Guide to Visiting Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka's Home of Elephants
Discover the beauty of Udawalawe National Park with our guide on how to visit. Plan your safari adventure with our detailed overview of the park, including the park's history, wildlife, where to stay and the best time to visit. Start planning your safari adventure now!
Nine Arch Bridge, Ella: A Guide to Visiting Sri Lanka’s Most Famous Bridge
Here’s everything you need to know for before visiting Sri Lanka’s stunning Nine Arch Bridge, located in the lush hill country of Ella.
A Guide To The Sacred City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka | What To See, Know and Do
Explore Sri Lanka’s sacred city of Polonnaruwa with our in-depth guide, including how to get there, when to visit, what to see within the complex, and a little historical overview.