Train tours in the highlands of Sri Lanka, is rated as one of the best train tours in the world. And of course, the majestic Nine Arch Bridge is one of the many reasons for that. The glorious Nine Arch Bridge between Ella and Demodara station is one of the engineering marvels in the early 20th century. This bridge, which is almost 100 years old, has been built with blocks of stone and cement without any strengthening iron or concrete. The giant arches take the bridge on a curved path to link to mountains. The Bridge was commissioned in 1921 under the British Government.

Ella is has become one of the major tourist hotspots of Sri Lanka and it is largely due to the epic scenery and hikes in the region such as Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. However, it’s the smaller attractions, hidden gems, and laid-back vibes of the town that keep people in Ella for up to a week at a time. One of those unique attractions is the Nine Arch Bridge in between Ella station and Demodara station. In this blog post, I will share with you everything you need to know about visiting the Nine Arch Bridge in Sri Lanka.

The Nine Arch Bridge has an interesting history. Built during the British Colonial era, the story goes that not long after the bridge had been commissioned by the British, World War I broke out between Europe’s Empires. The steel and metal materials intended to built the bridge with, were suddenly assigned to be used for military purposes. But as solution to keep the bridge construction going, materials like rocks, bricks, and cement were used. Nowadays the Nine Arches Bridge spans 91 meters at a height of 24m and connects Ella to Demodara station. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era construction and is an incredible architectural achievement. The Demodara Nine Arch Bridge gained more popularity and became very famous for its similarity with the bridge towards Hogwarts in Harry Potter movies.