A trip on the train in Sri Lanka is unforgettable. Sharing the carriage with the local people, food vendors and guests hanging out of the doors, this is the kind of relaxing train experience no longer available in most parts of the worlds.

Sri Lanka's iconic rail network dates back to the period of British colonial rule a charming, antiquated system much the same today as it was then. Is it easy to buy a ticket at the railway station and seats are not reserved.