About Demodara Railway Loop
Demodara railway track is remarkable for its unique construction. It was built by the British in the 20th century to transport the tea plantations to Colombo from Uva region. The train that starts at Colombo enters the Demodara station which has only one platform and then coiling around a mountain, enters a tunnel which is built underneath the station. This loop is called Demoder loop which is an eye catching sight. This kind of wondrous train journey that seems like a merry-go-round was, according to the locals, inspired by a ‘turban’ worn by men. When the engineering team was in a fix as to how to construct the track on a high mountain, a farmer suggested them to build it in the way he had tied his turban. It is unknown whether they followed it or not, but it has ended up being a spiral route like that of turban. The track is 441 long and is one of its kind in the whole world. Don’t miss this spiral ride!
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Places to Visit near Demodara Railway Loop
Halpewatte Tea Factory, Uva Province
5.2 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Amidst the green surroundings stands the Halpewatte Tea Factory which is one of the largest in the region of Uva. It produces 1.5 millions of...
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Little Adam's Peak, Ella, Uva Province
9 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
The southern part of Sri Lanka is crowned with many hill stations and scenic beauty. One such hill-station is named Ella. Ella has few activities...
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Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara, Uva Province
9 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is an engineering wonder of the early 20th century built and commissioned during the British Colonial period and World...
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Ella Rock, Ella, Uva Province
9.1 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Ella town is every traveller’s and adventurer's Paradise. This town is pinned on every backpacker’s wish list. Cascading waterfalls, acres and...
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Ravana Cave, Ella, Uva Province
9.1 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
The renowned Ravana Cave is the place where Ravana had kept Sita after kidnapping her. It was once concealed in thick jungle, now it is covered by...
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Ravana Falls, Uva Province
12.1 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Ravana Falls is another tourist attraction located 7 kilometres from the town of Ella. Rainy season is the best time to visit the town and the...
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Gal Oya National Park, Uva Province
*36 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Surrounding an enormous reservoir, the Gal Oya National Park is famed for its peaceful and serene surroundings. Distinct from other national...
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Hakgala Gardens, Central Province
48.3 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
The Hakgala Botanical Gardens got its name from the rock on which the garden grows, known as “Hakgala” rock which basically means...
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Horton Plains National Park, Central Province
50.5 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Amidst the cooling mist and the glittering dew drops on grass, the hike through Horton Plains is simply breathtaking. Though visitors complain of...
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World’s End, Sri Lanka, Central Province
50.6 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
A deep cliff, with a drop of 4,000 feet! Excited? Yes, the World’s End is the place where you can literally see the end of the world. Located in...
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Gregory Lake, Sri Lanka, Central Province
54.9 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
A lake is a place to just sit, relax and observe the world go by, and Gregory Lake is just the place to do this. Being the most prominent...
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Galway’s Land National Park, Central Province
56.6 km from Demodara Railway Loop - See map
Often touted as Sri Lanka’s newest national park, the Galway’s Land National Park is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya. It is a...
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