Adventure · Uva Province
Nine Arches Bridge, Ella
A masterpiece of colonial-era railway engineering, the Nine Arches Bridge stretches 91 metres across a jungle ravine on the Demodara loop line. Built entirely of stone, brick, and cement — no steel — it curves gracefully between tea-covered hillsides. When the sky-blue train crosses, mist and steam wrap the arches for one of Sri Lanka's most photographed moments.
Full profile & comments →Things to do here
- 1Photograph the blue train crossing the arches
- 2Ride the Kandy–Ella scenic train through tea country
- 3Hike Little Adam's Peak (easy 45-minute ascent)
- 4Sunrise climb of Ella Rock
- 5Tea factory tour and Ceylon tea tasting
- 6Zipline across the Ella valley or visit Ravana Falls
Best time to visit
Dry season, February to April
Insider tip
Best photographed from the western viewpoint when the blue train passes.
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