#ninearchbridge

[epictravelroutes]

**✨ Step into a Fairytale: The Nine Arch Bridge in Sri Lanka 🌿🚂**

Nestled in the misty hills of Ella, Sri Lanka, the **Nine Arch Bridge** is a dreamy escape that feels plucked straight from a storybook. Built in 1921 during British colonial days, this engineering marvel stands tall without a single piece of steel—just stone, brick, and pure magic.

**Why it’s iconic 🌟**

- **Nickname**: Dubbed the “Bridge in the Sky,” it’s framed by emerald tea plantations and jungle-clad mountains.

- **Vibes**: Walk through a lush forest path to witness trains chugging over the arches, surrounded by birdsong and the occasional monkey crew.

- **Golden Hour**: Visit at dawn for ethereal mist or sunset for golden hues that’ll make your Instagram *pop*.

**Pro tips 💡**

- **Train schedule**: Time your visit with the blue-and-white Colombo-Badulla train (usually around 9:30 AM or 3:30 PM).

- **Explore nearby**: Pair your trip with a hike up Ella Rock or a dip at Ravana Falls.

**Ella’s charm**: This backpacker haven is all about slow travel—sip Ceylon tea, swap stories with fellow wanderers, and let the mountains heal your city-weary soul.

[gajan-r-offl]

[attractionsinsrilankafan]

Nine Arches Bridge - Ella, SriLanka

The Nine Arches Bridge stands at a length of 300 ft and a height of 80 ft. The bridge has 9 spans to it and is made of stone, brick and cement as opposed to steel. It is a popular place for capturing photographs, among both locals and foreigners.

photo credit @sanju_malith

[ellasrilanka]

📸 @marisaamatos 💛🙏🏻 • #travelling #traveler #tourism #travelingram #igtravel #traveller #travelblog #tourist #travelblogger #traveltheworld #roadtrip #instatraveling #instapassport #srilanka #mytravelgram #traveladdict #world #lonelyplanet #love #ninearchbridge #travelsrilanka #wanderlustsrilanka #ellasrilanka (at Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLE8RgYhbCI/?igshid=dz929yqo0vrt

[sdm-photography]

[ella-srilanka]

The sunrise on the bridge made the view even better 🥰 thank god we were there early enough to be a bit undisturbed ✨ a real dream! After that we got lost in the walk 😅 around 10km through thickets, villages and plantations 😬 But it was better than the official way . . Der Sonnenaufgang auf der Brücke hat den Ausblick noch besser gemacht 🥰 waren Gott sei dank früh genug da um noch ein bisschen ungestört zu sein ✨ ein richtiges Träumchen! Danach haben wir uns übrigens beim wanden verlaufen 😅 so um 10km durch Dickicht, Dörfer und Plantagen 😬 War aber besser als der offizielle Weg 🤓 . . . Reposted from @vivienriverphoenix #orangehair #peachhair #ombrehair #hairgoals #ink #inkedgirls #redhair #girlswithtattoos #ootd #motd #tattoo #inked #tattooed #tatuaje #tatuagem #tatuajes #travel #wanderlust #adventure #ninearchbridge #vacation #explore #travelling #holiday #srilanka #travelsrilanka #srilankatravel #visitsrilanka #srilankatrip #ellasrilanka (at Nine Arches Bridge, Ella) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBNpXzxpWJ1/?igshid=zsv7u2y4vhd5

[frank-van-es]

Train on top of the Nine Arch Bridge in #demodara #srilanka #train #bridge #ninearchbridge #ninearchesbridge (at Nine Arch Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fUMapp7YP/?igshid=1doat2gghcgak

[charith-amarasinghe]

View from above.. 🚂⛰️ . . . #nature #beauty #travel #beautifulplaces #greatview #mountains #neverenough #travelphotography #forest #forestlovers #naturephotography #greenland #train #ninearchbridge #ella #view #photography #photo #fromthetop #travelgram #instagram #insta #instagood #travelmemories #travelsrilanka #lka https://www.instagram.com/p/BvewyxBHx5F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cvjbqnolubvl

[sahanudesh]

"It takes both side to build a bridge"🌗🌠

[y2ztravel]

#Ella: This scenic town is nestled in the hills and surrounded by lush green tea plantations. Take a hike up Little Adam's Peak for stunning views and visit the Nine Arch Bridge for a memorable experience. Don't forget to try the fresh tea and indulge in some of the local street food. #SriLanka #ScenicTown #TeaPlantations #LittleAdamsPeak #NineArchBridge #EllaScenic #EllaEscapes #HillCountry #EllaNature #EllaLife #SriLanka #y2ztravel (at Ella, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPDgKrP5KM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tourdriversrilanka]

𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky’ was constructed by connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. A piece of beautiful architecture hidden between lush green tea fields. #SriLanka #travel #ninearchesbridge #NineArche #Ella #ninearchbridge #srilankatrainride #ellakandytrain #travelsrilanka #srilankatravel #ceylon #visitsrilanka #bridge #bridgesrilanka #bridgephotography #girlphotography #girltravel #tourdriversrilanka #travelphotography #vacation #travelvacation #thingstodoinsrilanka #ellatrain #ellatown #srilankatrain #naturephotography #vacationtravel (at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf6OYmLvyec/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ella-srilanka]

Waiting the 🚂 to pass like waiting Circuit Breaker to over. 💫 . .. . Reposted from @hyepiong #littlepandaistravelling - #roamtheplanet #lonelyplanet #passionpassport #voyaged #beautifuldestinations #wanderlusting #earth_shotz #moodygrams #ig_worldclub #ig_respect #ig_today #ig_fotografdiyari #agameoftones #srilanka #srilankadaily #srilankatravel #ninearchesbridge #NineArchBridge #slgirl #srilankagirls #SoSriLanka #VisitSriLanka #srilankatrip #travelsrilanka #wonderofasia #trainjourney (at Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBie1QXJWvF/?igshid=167wcb19fbggj

[lillililian]

Die Fotos dürfen natürlich nicht fehlen 😁 und ja - war schon etwas hoch da oben 🙈

[frank-van-es]

Train on top of the Nine Arch Bridge in Demodara, Sri Lanka #srilanka #train #bridge #ninearchbridge #worldtraveler #traveltheworld #aroundtheworld #aroundtheglobe #travelgram #passportready #instatraveling #traveler #travelling #travelingram #travel #travelphoto #wonderful_places #beautiful #instatravel #holiday #vacation #trip #goodtimes #stunnersoninsta (at Ella Town, Sri Lanka ඇල්ල නගරය) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9-UehIvJo/?igshid=1kklp74m0asop

[chamindaprasadwije]

9 Arch Bridge in Ella . . . .📸 • @jvmeslilley #travelphotography #travelling #travel #traveller #srilanka #ninearchbridge #ellasrilanka #travelsrilanka #discoverearth #beautifuldestinations #worldtravel #travelawesome #traveldeeper https://www.instagram.com/p/CND_Q7Opfd8/?igshid=1pm9snechgyeu

[markwalters909-blog]

Waiting for the #train to cross the #ninearchbridge #ella #srilanka (at Nine Arches Bridge, Ella, Sri Lanka)