Demodara Nine Spiral Loop
A remarkable spiral railway where the line loops over itself and the train emerges from a tunnel directly beneath Demodara station, an old engineering fix for the steep mountain gradient.
At a glance
- Entry fee: Free
- Opening hours: Open all day
- Time needed: About 1 hour
- Best time: Around a scheduled train time, to watch it spiral through
Getting there
At Demodara, about 7km from Ella on the Badulla road, a short tuk-tuk ride or a stop on the train itself.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Demodara Nine Spiral Loop?
- Free.
- What are the opening hours at Demodara Nine Spiral Loop?
- Open all day.
- How long should I spend at Demodara Nine Spiral Loop?
- Plan for about 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Demodara Nine Spiral Loop?
- Around a scheduled train time, to watch it spiral through.
- How do I get to Demodara Nine Spiral Loop?
- At Demodara, about 7km from Ella on the Badulla road, a short tuk-tuk ride or a stop on the train itself.