Tips To Make the Most Scenic Journey of Sri Lanka Truly Special

The best way to cover Sri Lanka`s popular destinations is through a train journey. A journey by train is a must for all the train enthusiasts. Its incredible beaches, preserved wildlife and national parks along with comfortable way of transport will make your stay definitely memorable, easy, economical and outstanding. If you are applying for Sri Lankan ETA online then get ready to be onboard the most scenic journey of your life.

All the railway routes are offer spectacular view but the most picturesque journey in the teardrop island is the one to the hill country between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Taking the train is any day better than hiring a car because the train journey is not only faster but it also offers better views. So if you are willing to cover the distance via train then here are four tips to make your journey more comfortable:

1.       Buy tickets a day before to your journey- The best way to travel by train is to make sure that you get your tickets a day before or two prior to the day of your journey. Getting the tickets online is not always reliable; therefore it is better to buy tickets at the station you plan to board the train from. Second class and third class tickets however can be bought just half an hour before the scheduled departure. If you don`t want to miss out on this epic journey make sure that you apply for online Sri Lankan ETA on time.

2.       Pick the right class to travel- Train in Sri Lanka is segregated in three classes. First class is air-conditioned, has cushioned seats and limited seating. But unfortunately, some trains have only first class carriage. Second class has fans with cushioned seats. The windows remain open so the ventilation problem doesn’t occur. The fresh air keeps the passengers refreshed and relaxed. Second class is the busiest. Third class offers benches that can lead to sore rears and no fans. But the widows remain open and the seat fits three instead of two. So keeping your comfort into focus, choose the right class for you.

3.       Carry you own water and food- As the trains have no canteen or food carriages, it`s better to carry your own snacks and water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. All the stations do have some small shops at the platform to offer refreshments but the prices are really high. So if you don’t carry snacks, then be prepared to pay double the original price.

4.       Travel without much luggage- All carriages have overhead luggage racks and fits small backpacks and suitcases. So travel light if you decide to travel by train to make the entire journey comfortable.

So apart from the tickets, also carry wipes and sanitizer to keep you bacteria-free. The condition of the bathroom can be horrible, so be prepared for that. The train journey is really worth to give it a try once whenever you come to this island country. So plan to spend your next vacation here and apply for online Sri Lankan ETA by visiting our website www.sri-lankaeta.com .