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Nine Arch Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge is a colonial-era railway viaduct near Ella, and one of the most photographed spots in Sri Lanka's hill country — a striking stone structure spanning a jungle valley, still in daily use by the island's scenic hill-country trains.
What to know before you go
- Type: Colonial-era stone railway viaduct, still in active use
- Located near: Ella
- Access: A short walk from the nearest parking area
- Best known for: Photographs of trains crossing the bridge
On the day
A short, easy walk to a viewing point beside or beneath the bridge — timing your visit around a train crossing (schedules vary) adds to the experience, though the bridge itself is worth seeing regardless.
How this fits into your route
We build the Nine Arch Bridge in as one stop on the Ella leg of your transfer day, alongside Ravana Falls and Ravana Caves, so the drive between Nuwara Eliya and the south coast includes a proper break.
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Questions about visiting Nine Arch Bridge
Yes, it's a short, easy walk from the nearest parking area.
Trains cross several times a day, though exact timing varies — we can't guarantee a crossing during your visit, but it's a bonus if the timing lines up.
Around thirty minutes to an hour, depending on how long you'd like for photos.
Yes, both are typically visited together on the transfer day through Ella.
Yes, it's included on all three of our current tour packages.
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