Udarta Manike Train

 

   

    Udrata  Manike , Hill is a daytime  passenger train that runs between Colombo & Badulla in Srilnka.

     

     The Uadarata Manike made its maiden  journey on 23 April  1956. The Bdulla - bound train departs from  Colombo at 8.30 a.m , while the Colombo - bound train Badulla at 5.45 a.m .The trip  takes about  10 hours.

        

  Uadarata Manike Route 

        

          The Udarata Manike travels the length of SriLanka Railway 's  Main Line through the hill country .

     

The Udarata Menike begins its eastbound service at Colombo Fort Station  and runs  eats and north past the centers of Ragama   , Gamapha , Veyangoda and Polgahawela .At Rabukkana , the Main begins its steep  climb into the hills of the  upcountry .Between Balana and Kadugannwa , the  track cling to the side of sheer cliffs , providing views  of Batalegala . The train  then continues its climb  through the  scenic tea ,country , connecting local market centers at Gampaha , Nawalpitiya ,& Hatton before reaching Nanu - Oya .This is the connection to the former colonial  resort of Nuwara Eliya , still visited  for its temperature climate , classic hostels, and British - style gardens.The Uadarata Menika countinues its ascent to the summit at Pattipola , 1,898 m  above sea level , before descending  past Bandrawela to Badulla railway satation .In the upcountry ,passengers can view the tea gardens mountains , valleys and waterfalls.