Where should I travel by train in Sri Lanka?
Apparently, there are numerous journey routes you can take to travel by train in Sri Lanka. Most famous tourist destinations are distinctive and you must try train rides to those locations for a magnificent experience.
Colombo to Kandy
Kandy to Badulla
Colombo to Galle
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Kandy to Ella
Kandy to Nuwaraeliya
How should I book tickets?
You can purchase the tickets from Colombo Railway station as Colombo is the railway hub in Sri Lanka. Also, you can reserve tickets online through the government website.
It is advisable to book first class and second class tickets 30 days before to make sure you will have your seat saved. Once you reserve your tickets online, the ticket can be collected from the stations where Mobitel Train Ticket services are available. For more information, you can visit the Mobitel website.
What can I do during the journey?
Well, train trips in Sri Lanka are fun and a different experience. You will find micro-level sellers who will walk around with snacks and beverages. You can try a few of the varieties on the way to your destination. But it is also advisable to be careful with what you consume.
There can be singers and musicians that will hop in on the way to showcase their talents. Also, you can meet great people where you will bump in to have a good chit-chatter.