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Straight answers for travellers and for people who live here: money, getting around, where to stay and what’s worth your time.

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The Ella train in 2026: what’s running and how to get to Ella

The Kandy–Ella line is still being repaired after Cyclone Ditwah, but the most scenic stretch is running. Here is what works right now, and the best ways to get to Ella.