Sri Lanka world famous Nine Arch Bridge

A few days ago, we had a chance to visit Ella Town which is situated in the Badulla District of the Uva Province of Sri Lanka. Around Ella, there are a lot of waterfalls, lots of green hills, and a rainforest. The weather is lovely and fresh compared to the rest of Sri Lanka. In the evening, it becomes a little cool. Ella is well known for its misty mountains. However, Ella's mountains make it an excellent trekking destination.

_{World famous Nine Arch Bridge}

The Nine Arch Bridge is one of Ella's unique features, which is between Ella station and Demodara Station. The pictures I shared in this contest are that Nine Arch Bridge. Some are known as Ahas Namaya Palama or The Bridge in the Sky. This ancient construction is 91 meters long and 24 meters high. The location is quite beautiful with the gorgeous nine arches and the surrounding green jungle and agricultural area. Behind the railway, a forest is booming, and below, tea leaves are being cultivated. In 1921, this bridge was constructed entirely of brick, rock, and cement. After construction on the bridge was halted due to a shortage of steel brought on by World War 1, locals used these resources to complete the project.

Due to the historical significance and natural beauty of the location, many local and foreign tourists visited this location today. The train that emerges from a tunnel and rises this nine-arched bridge is one of the best examples of colonial-era railroad construction in the country.

_{The tunnel closer to the Nine Arch Bridge}

_{Photograph are taken by me using my Apple8 iphone}

Locals use this location as a popular spot for taking pictures, as the beauty of the stunning scenery of the area and the lush jungle that runs alongside the mountains.

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