Sri Lanka route guide · Hill country
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy is a short scenic descent through tea estates and past waterfalls. A private driver lets you stop at a tea factory and the best viewpoints.
The A5 descends from Nuwara Eliya through Ramboda and Pussellawa to Gampola and Kandy. It is winding all the way, with many tea estates along the road.
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Best for: Heading back to Kandy after tea country. Compare verified drivers, send a free request and pay the driver directly.
About 77 km, which takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
The car is faster and more flexible. The train from Nanu Oya is scenic but slower.
