This railway bridge overlooks a stream and a tea plantation. Its originality is that it is built in a curve and has nine stone arches. Pleasant path to get there. It is possible to cross it and take a path on the other side. Train times are displayed on a sign. The attraction is to take a photo of the train as it begins to cross the bridge. Some people stop!

It’s a colonial era railway bridge construction and the walk to reach the bridge is very steep but down hill . However your knees would really need to be in excellent condition to come back walking ! We took a tuk tuk ride back but that’s a really long ride and it costed 3000 SLR one way . Beautiful greenery around and try to reach there when the train comes out of the tunnel on to the bridge around 11 am or so . Walk over to the other side so you can see the train coming all the way upto you !

It’s a bridge. Nice little walk on fairly steep paths to get there. It was crowded and there are vendors. I have seen other more imposing structures but Sri Lanka has to make the most of what it has. It’s picturesque. Find out when a train is passing over. I missed one by 5 minutes and didn’t want to wait for 2 hours.

From the 98 Acres Resort, it takes about 30 minutes to walk through the forest to the bridge. Hundreds of people stand in front of the tunnel and walk randomly from one side to the other on the tracks. Some climb and sit on the bridge walls, which is not entirely safe. Now you can hear the train from afar and everyone rushes to get the best photo position. There is a huge roar when the train is on the bridge and the crowd only gets off the tracks with loud whistles.

Taking a leisurely walk along the train track towards the Nine Arch Bridge was an experience filled with tranquility and natural beauty. The lush greenery surrounding the area was simply mesmerizing, adding to the charm of the place. We timed our visit perfectly to catch the evening train passing by, which added an extra layer of excitement to our adventure. Even the kids had a blast exploring the surroundings. It's definitely a must-visit spot for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature's embrace.

Iconic bridge which appears in so many tourist brochures. We walked from the high street down an uneven wooded track (15mins). No fee to pay (yet!) walked on tracks and over to the other side. Quite a few tourists but could still get some good photos, luck we had a train pass as well.

The Nine Arches Bridge itself was a fine old bridge over a gorge where the trains run. Many people came there to take pictures of passing trains. The most exciting part was walking on the railway tracks from the railway station in Elle to the bridge - a walk of around 35 minutes.

One of the best views I have seen. Majestic to look at. Really beautiful place. You can access this by autos/tuk tuk from the main road or on bikes or by walk. The views are breath taking. Nice to walk on the railway tracks. Food and refreshments are available

Very beautiful bridge, worth the detour. Find out about the train timetable and do not assume that it will be late, in fact we arrived nearby at 3:30 p.m. and heard the train passing from a distance, punctual this time. We then waited 2h30 before another one came by...! Fortunately, there are beautiful terraces nearby which give a superb view of the building, but bring good shoes to access them because with the rain, the descent is dangerous.

The Nine Arch Bridge is a stunning colonial-era railway bridge located near Ella, Sri Lanka. Known as the "Bridge in the Sky," it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding tea plantations and mountains. It's a popular spot for photography / Social Media posts. While it can get crowded, the Nine Arch Bridge is a must-see attraction in Ella but don't plan to spend too long.