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Ella's Nine Arch Bridge in Sri Lanka has stood for over 100 years. However, it is only in recent years that the site has become one of the most popular tourist attractions for those travelling in Sri Lanka.

Also known as the 'Bridge in the Sky' is was constructed by Sri Lanka and British engineers and completed in 1921. Supposedly due to metal shortages from World War 1, the bridge is constructed almost entirely from stone and cement as part of the Badulla - Colombo railway.

Situated around 4km by Tuk Tuk from Ella, a popular tourist destination for international and domestic tourists alike, it's easily accessible. There are also multiple routes to walk to Nine Arch Bridge from the centre of Ella.

Most visitors look to time their visit with one of the trains that pass over the bridge, starting at 6.40am and finishing before sunset at 5.30pm. However, Sri Lanka's railways (like many other countries) can suffer from cancellations and delays so get there with time to spare and prepare for a wait!

The bridge itself is over 90m long and nearly 25m tall, towering over tea fields below which offer a particularly nice photo opportunity.

It is a very popular site to see in Ella so if you want to avoid the crowds, get down to the bridge early for the 6.40am train.

0:00 - Walking along the railway to Nine Arch Bridge
0:45 - Getting there
1:04 - Nine Arch Bridge Facts
1:49 - Train passing over Nine Arch Bridge
3:35 - Crashing my drone
5:12 - Travel plan for Ella
6:22 - Ella is great!


Filmed on:

- GoPro Hero 9 Black (with media mod)
- Sony Rx10 IV
- Mavic Mini 2 Drone

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