Nanu Oya Railway Station in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, every tourist must take a scenic train journey. It’s a fantastic way to see tea factories, plantations, waterfalls, and other beautiful sights. My departure point was Nuwara Eliya, and my arrival point was Haputale, which was fortunate for me. As a result, I was able to take in some of the most breathtaking sights along the way. The train ride took nearly three hours. The journey, however, began at Nanu Oya Railway Station. The majority of the station walls are draped in a contemporary beige, with white doors and windows, strewn about.
Nanu Oya Railway Station is located about 7 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya in Nanu Oya Village. The 63rd station on the mainline is Nanu Oya. It was constructed in 1885 as the terminus of the Hatton-Nanu Oya mainline. Some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful photographs show blue trains, such as the Podi Menike and Udarata Menike express, moving through the lush greenery of Nanu Oya until they reach Badulla. The Nanu Oya railway line was extended to Bandarawela in 1893.
Nanu Oya station was announced in 1903, and the Udupussallawa railway line was built shortly after. The Udapussellawa railway station was closed in 1948, and the tracks were removed. The Nanu Oya Railway Station is a small station with a small ticket office. As a result, obtaining tickets for various classes of service is relatively simple. You can get to the platforms by taking a few stairs from here. On the station, there are only two platforms. There are small, colourful plant holders strewn about on each one.
The first sign of the colonial influence. Nanu Oya Railway Station is intriguing. Although it has been subjected to urban development, its historic structure continues to inspire stories. Besides, the prospect of embarking on an exciting adventure in the next few minutes had me ecstatic.
On this foggy afternoon, the station was bereft of people. Friendly stray dogs were on parole regularly. Several foreigners were seen walking in and out of the designated restroom. Some people were both inside and outside the small station restaurant. Others waited for the train in silence. Two trains arrived shortly after. One was blue, and the other maroon. I was scheduled to ride the maroon train, but I jumped on the blue train to take advantage of a photo opportunity.
The train then rolled out into the acclivity. I was travelling first class with a reserved seat in a crowded compartment full of friendly passengers. I ended up talking to a lot of people. Also, this compartment has very clean toilets! Tourists are usually required to keep the windows closed for the air conditioning to function properly. Most tourists, on the other hand, slide over the panes to see uninterrupted views.
I was immersed in spectacular countryside beauty because I had secured a window seat. I used the open compartment door to take iconic train photos at other times. The train plodded along, passing through some spectacular scenery. I think this was the most coveted experience of my Sri Lanka vacation. It was like taking a stroll through a tea paradise. The scenery was just as breathtaking as I had imagined. Each turn is awe-inspiring! Without this train ride, a trip to Sri Lanka would have been incomplete. I drove from Haputale Station to Bandarawela in a rental car, but you can also hire a Tuk Tuk.
