Sri Lanka Train Tour from Colombo to Badulla, the spectacular highland railway track of Sri Lanka runs winding, ascending climbing all the way from sea level to 1982 meters above the sea level and then descends to Uva valley to reach the terminal point of Badulla at an altitude of 610 meters located over a distance of 290 km. Within this distance are no less than 46 tunnels cut through the hills, none of them are illuminated.
There are only two trains in any one direction each day which run the whole distance. The main train to the highlands called "Udarata Menike" (The highland belle) snakes along for 9 hours to reach Badulla while the Night Mail train takes nearly 12 hours.
The railway was laid by the British in the latter part of the 19th century primarily for freight. (Gauge: 5 ft 6in, 1676mm) Since then very little has been changed. The gradients are steep and the tight curves prevent the use of modern rolling stock.
Lakpura Travels (Pvt.) Ltd, Moratuwa takes pleasure in securing tickets for Observation Saloon on "Udarata Menike" (The highland belle) for the visitors to Sri Lanka.
Regular Trains
| Train No | Departure Time | Train | Origin/Destination | Class of travel |
| 05 | 05.55 a.m. | Podi-Menike | Colombo Fort to Badulla | Observation Saloon |
| 06 | 09.10 a.m. | Podi Menike | Badulla to Colombo Fort | Observation Saloon |
| 09 | 07.00 a.m. | Intercity Express | Colombo Fort to Kandy | Observation Saloon |
| 10 | 03.00 p.m. | Intercity Express | Kandy to Colombo Fort | Observation Saloon |
| 15 | 09.45 a.m. | Udarata Menike | Colombo Fort to Baddulla | Observation Saloon |
| 16 | 05.55 a.m. | Udarata Menike | Badulla to Colombo Fort | Observation Saloon |
| 29 | 03.35 p.m | Intercity Express | Colombo Fort to Kandy | Observation Saloon |
| 30 | 06.25 a.m. | Intercity Express | Kandy to Colombo Fort | Observation Saloon |
Chartered trains: Hitachi air-conditioned train
Sri Lanka Railways operates two Hitachi Air-conditioned coached sets having seating capacity of 60 and 100 respectively that can be hired for long trips. Minimum distance per day is 100km. Any of the two trains can be booked with Sri Lanka Railways. Lakpura Travels (Pvt.) Ltd would be at your service to make your booking with no delays.
Sri Lanka Railway
The Services offered by Sri Lanka Railway fall mainly into the segments of Long Distance and Intercity Express, Colombo Commuter, Parcel and Mail, Freight and provision of Special Charter Trains. Some stations have accommodation facilities. Concessionary and Discounted Season Tickets and Railway Warrants are other benefits extended by Sri Lanka Railway.
Long distance and Intercity Express Service
Inter-city (ICE) Trains offer express service between main cities of Sri Lanka such as Colombo
Inter-city (ICE) Trains offer express service between main cities such as Colombo Kandy and Colombo-Vavuniya . Accommodation comprises of reserved 2nd Class and Observation Saloon seats.
Fast-Passenger Trains offer semi-express service between Colombo and other major outstations. Accommodation includes unreserved 2nd and 3rd Class seats, reserved 2nd and 3rd Class seats, reserved 1st Class Observation Saloon , and reserved 1st Class Sleeping Berths. Reserved 1st Class Air-conditioned service is offered only on some routes
Colombo Commuter Trains
Colombo Commuter Trains offer regular-all stations and semi-express service for commuters travelling to and from Colombo.
Seating is on unreserved 3rd class
Parcel and mail Service
Parcel and mail service is offered between all stations. Urgent parcels may be dispatched on express and semi-express trains at a slightly higher tariff.
Mail is also carried by railway in Fast Passenger Trains running in the Night. This service is offered to the Postal Department.
Freight
Freight Service is offered by Goods Trains running between Colombo and major outstations.
