Sri Lanka route guide · Hill country
Ella to Kandy is the hill country journey in reverse, through tea estates and past waterfalls. A private driver lets you stop at viewpoints and tea factories the train skips.
The road climbs from Ella through Bandarawela and Welimada to Nuwara Eliya, then descends via Ramboda to Kandy. The whole route is winding mountain road.
1Haputale
Stand where the tea legend stood! This spectacular viewpoint offers 360-degree views across endless emerald…
2Koslanda
Sri Lanka's second tallest waterfall at an impressive 220 meters!
3Nuwara Eliya
Step into the aromatic world of Ceylon tea at this historic factory in the misty highlands!
4Nuwara Eliya
Stroll through this charming colonial-era garden in the heart of 'Little England'!
Marvel at the towering 88-foot white Buddha statue watching over Kandy!
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Best for: Travellers doing the hill country loop clockwise. Compare verified drivers, send a free request and pay the driver directly.
About 4.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on stops and fog.
The car is faster. The train takes 6 to 7 hours but is famous for its views.
