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  • čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
  • Asia’s most beautiful railway line? The “Main Line” cuts through tea plantations and jungle, then passes Buddhist temples and relicts of the British Empire.
    In the 19th century the British built a railway in what was then their colony of Ceylon. Their idea was to transport goods such as tea from the highlands to the port of Colombo. Today it’s mainly only locals and tourists who use the so-called "Main Line." The route is considered one of the most picturesque in the whole of Asia.
    Our trip takes us from the capital, Colombo, to Ella in the highlands. Our first stop is one of the country’s largest elephant orphanages. And then on to Kandy, the former capital of the Singhalese kingdom. The city is home to the famous Temple of the Tooth, which is said to house the Buddha’s top left canine. The train then winds its way further up into the highlands. We watch tea pickers at work and go to a tea factory to discover where the aroma comes from. Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s highest town at an altitude of almost 1900 meters, where a racecourse still brings the colonial era back to life. The stations have also retained their own colonial charm: in 1901, a signaling system was set up to make the long journey safer. And those suffering from the altitude can catch their breath at the final stop, the spa in Ella.
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  • @ajay-dq9yt
    @ajay-dq9yt Před 4 lety +103

    My brother have visited srilanka
    4 years ago,
    He alway says wanted to come again and again
    Love from chennai

  • @lonely_nomad
    @lonely_nomad Před 4 lety +380

    I've been to Sri Lanka this year, really enjoyed that trip, visited dozen of exciting places including some of the shown in this documentary. Great experience, great people, great country !

    • @DWDocumentary
      @DWDocumentary  Před 4 lety +23

      Hi @Иван Доценко,
      Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. We're glad you liked the documentary and are happy it brought back some good memories of your trip.
      Best,
      The DW Documentary Team

    • @yes...7712
      @yes...7712 Před 2 lety +3

      @@DWDocumentary Hi.

    • @pandukaperera3840
      @pandukaperera3840 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you .. visit in Srilanka..

    • @simonlopezgarcia6806
      @simonlopezgarcia6806 Před 2 lety

      @@DWDocumentary qqqqqq no

    • @prabhakarnaga232
      @prabhakarnaga232 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for sharing this nice documentary video

  • @supun4656
    @supun4656 Před 3 lety +161

    Sri Lanka is such an amazing island with nice people. Love from Switzerland.

    • @rathnakumara99
      @rathnakumara99 Před 2 lety +2

      Wow, thank you 😊, love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 💖 ❤

    • @user-or7il8np8u
      @user-or7il8np8u Před rokem

      පල හුත්තො යන්න

  • @mathew707
    @mathew707 Před 4 lety +827

    Srilankans are the nicest people ever. Love from California

  • @sabithasabi3465
    @sabithasabi3465 Před 6 lety +105

    Wow😍sri lanka is so beautiful Love from Germany❤️

  • @shadawimusa6956
    @shadawimusa6956 Před 5 lety +166

    Beautiful history, love Sri Lanka from Uganda

  • @anny5073
    @anny5073 Před 4 lety +254

    My husband and I travelled to Sri Lanka before, we used train from Colombo to Kandy to Ella, it took us very long hours. But was very fantastic. Every stop over was really good, you have time to get food, have a coffee and check the station. The sceneries were amazing. Worth the time.

    • @churchillesangre9969
      @churchillesangre9969 Před 4 lety +2

      How many minutes for every stop?

    • @bhagyawedagedara7278
      @bhagyawedagedara7278 Před 3 lety +3

      @@churchillesangre9969 about 5 to 10 minutes.... It may get bit longer.... But it depends.... But mark my word you won't be disappointed for staying few minutes at a senic station . ✌️😍

    • @user-mk3vd6bf5d
      @user-mk3vd6bf5d Před 2 lety

      @@bhagyawedagedara7278 how much long route of The tour?

    • @deegayuadikari
      @deegayuadikari Před 2 lety +3

      @@user-mk3vd6bf5d about 250kms, Colombo to Kandy will take 2 hours (120kms) then other 80 takes again 9 to 10 hours, because Colombo to Kandy is express train ( upto 100kmph) then very slow due to moutions.
      Pro tip - reserve the ticket before or otherwise no seated are granteed, also take 2nd clz tickets because 1st clz is ac and close doors.

    • @pandukaperera3840
      @pandukaperera3840 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much visit in srilanka..

  • @nurulafsartitu3906
    @nurulafsartitu3906 Před 4 lety +60

    Mash’Allah so beautiful natural view of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️you and love from Italy 🇮🇹 I’m Bangladeshi 🇧🇩

  • @saraiwongkaew3727
    @saraiwongkaew3727 Před 5 lety +233

    Srilanka is my forever love country and the best memories.

  • @chitraniperez6967
    @chitraniperez6967 Před 6 lety +96

    My late father was the Deputy Superintendent of the Railways before we left for Australia. He would be so proud to see this film.

  • @qmkaranja1255
    @qmkaranja1255 Před 3 lety +35

    from Kenya , the land of safaris, and the big five. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country

  • @DivandBenny
    @DivandBenny Před 4 lety +334

    Sri Lanka was the first country that my girlfriend and I traveled to and it is the reason we travel as much as possible now
    I think it will always be my favourite country because it was the place that opened our eyes to the fact that the world is full of different and wonderful cultures.

    • @shrek6923
      @shrek6923 Před 3 lety +20

      BRUH SAME IT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND THE PEOPLE ARE SO KIND

    • @darrenaronofsky6868
      @darrenaronofsky6868 Před 3 lety +9

      Thank For your recommended and happy married life 💓 🇱🇰

    • @DivandBenny
      @DivandBenny Před 3 lety +4

      @@shrek6923
      Couldn’t agree more. The people were all so lovely.

    • @DivandBenny
      @DivandBenny Před 3 lety

      @@darrenaronofsky6868 thank you sachintha!

    • @catherinesmith5320
      @catherinesmith5320 Před 3 lety +11

      Sri Lanka is such a beautiful island. I am glad that the civil war has ended in 2009, and now this island nation can live in a democratic peaceful life. Let this wonderful nation thrive.

  • @dorianphilotheates3769
    @dorianphilotheates3769 Před 6 lety +368

    I have met many Sri Lankans working in Greece and on Greek ships. Beautiful, kind-hearted, and generous people. Truly, salt of the earth.
    Friendly greetings from Greece!

  • @sherhasim9136
    @sherhasim9136 Před 4 lety +158

    Beautiful Sri Lanka! Much love from the Philippines. ❤️🇵🇭

    • @DEEN133
      @DEEN133 Před 4 lety +1

      I like Philippines island and people thank you for coming to my country Sri Lanka 🇱🇰😁

    • @lahiruishara8058
      @lahiruishara8058 Před 4 lety

      Come to visit❤️

    • @Jeepster353
      @Jeepster353 Před 3 lety +1

      The Philippines have some amazing places too! ❤️🇱🇰

  • @wenxudong2998
    @wenxudong2998 Před 3 lety +323

    Lasenai, Ayubowan from China. Bless you all, Sri Lankan friends.

  • @christinafidance340
    @christinafidance340 Před 3 lety +115

    Greetings from the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA! I just love how we all gather in these comments sections to share love from around the world! Especially during COVID when we are all stuck inside, at least we can “travel” the world for free from our living rooms and still connect with each other thanks to CZcams. Sending much love to my Sri Lankan friends! 😁❤️

  • @imangujjar5367
    @imangujjar5367 Před 5 lety +75

    I visited Sri Lanka for a month in 2017. It is a beautiful country.

  • @dalla112
    @dalla112 Před 5 lety +209

    Sri lanka beautiful country greeting from Somalia

  • @ozilnajafi3029
    @ozilnajafi3029 Před 3 lety +142

    I've been living in Sri Lanka for five years.
    I am an immigrant of Afghanistan here .
    I've been living as a refugee status since 16th August 2015 , And you just made me remember how beautiful this country.
    Actually is, It even me emotional .
    Dear all wish me I'll be able to go back to my country i miss my family and my relatives 😢.
    Thanks for sharing this video..
    God bless you..

    • @leothenatureboy8463
      @leothenatureboy8463 Před 3 lety +14

      Ur safe here with us bro

    • @godfather4047
      @godfather4047 Před 2 lety +1

      Just stay here. Bring family if possible.

    • @countryboy9695
      @countryboy9695 Před 2 lety +2

      Wish you have a peaceful life.

    • @skk5405
      @skk5405 Před 2 lety +1

      @@godfather4047 noo he will solve problem in his country & make them country great

    • @rameshrnayak
      @rameshrnayak Před 2 lety +3

      After the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, you are better off in Sri Lanka.

  • @anushthulungrai
    @anushthulungrai Před 4 lety +76

    I like sri lanka I'm nepali and watching from Nepal 😍🇳🇵

  • @nojnoj3069
    @nojnoj3069 Před 5 lety +351

    Sri Lankan people are the best on the planet. I know I've spent a long time there. A beautiful country that's full of beautiful people.

    • @rtanwar6976
      @rtanwar6976 Před 4 lety +4

      Then you visit Japan bcoz knowledge is very small.

    • @j.disara6871
      @j.disara6871 Před 4 lety +7

      Yeahh i agree with u.because i have good memories in there

    • @maryamaseniero
      @maryamaseniero Před 4 lety +3

      Where you from?how much does it cost to there?

    • @kahikahivakauta3977
      @kahikahivakauta3977 Před 4 lety +4

      Jesus Christ the way to heaven to your Father in Heaven God

    • @dilshanaoki7493
      @dilshanaoki7493 Před 4 lety +2

      @@maryamaseniero it doesn't cost much, what exactly you wanna know?

  • @jangacharyguntoju9493
    @jangacharyguntoju9493 Před 5 lety +154

    My favorite cricketer is Aravind De Silva.
    Love from India

  • @awaiskhan9329
    @awaiskhan9329 Před 3 lety +43

    All I know about Sri Lanka is that its an underrated place which is a hidden beauty. It has one of the most beautiful scenery and landscapes.
    Much love from Pakistan

  • @ernestbandason5142
    @ernestbandason5142 Před 4 lety +62

    Me and my wife are blessed to have travelled in that train that goes from Colombo to Kandy ...all i can say is WoW we really enjoyed our trip to this beautifull place and the people there are js amazing💥💥💥💥💥🇦🇪🇿🇼

  • @edwardtoyebo9690
    @edwardtoyebo9690 Před 5 lety +94

    Great doc. Went to Sri Lanka back in 2016 and did this very tour by train. On first part, to Kandy, I went first class and it was OK. Second part, from Kandy to Ella, I went third class. In doing so, I was able to perch myself in one of the open doors. Got some of the most beautiful pictures doing this. Being able to lean out, while going over bridges and gorges and steep angles mountainsides was thrilling and highly recommended. Beautiful scenery and people.

    • @renegadetenor
      @renegadetenor Před 3 lety +2

      I'm old enough to remember when you could do that here in the States. I miss that, glad you were able to experience it. Adding it to my bucket list now.

    • @ayesha36
      @ayesha36 Před 2 lety

      Seems a bit terrifying, but exhilarating.

  • @henningandersen9027
    @henningandersen9027 Před 5 lety +139

    My mother went there as her 60th birthday celebration in 1978 . Now I understand why.

  • @priyankaggarwal4083
    @priyankaggarwal4083 Před 4 lety +157

    Sri Lanka is the most amazing country to visit. Loved playing with little elephants last December.
    Best is Whale watching 🐳 in Mirissa.
    Love from India 🇮🇳
    🇱🇰

  • @nivarthisujathasriram5585
    @nivarthisujathasriram5585 Před 4 lety +13

    I love this BGM and natural SRI LANKA🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰 .love it from INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @SereneSarai
    @SereneSarai Před 6 lety +265

    the first time i visited Srilanka, something whispered to my soul.. this was my home in the past!

    • @ChinthakaKulathunge
      @ChinthakaKulathunge Před 5 lety +8

      Now that’s touching!

    • @arunawitharana2020
      @arunawitharana2020 Před 4 lety +4

      amazing.. do you like to come again?

    • @siwhelakalarangayathanaya9191
    • @alexmartinez280
      @alexmartinez280 Před 4 lety +4

      Ancient Lanka was part of Lemuria before the great flood thAt sent most of it into the sea. Survivors from Lanka were the beginning point for all who have lived during this current Epoch. Lanka is the home of many with many of her secrets still encoded in their native language Tamil.

    • @prasan6828
      @prasan6828 Před 4 lety +13

      @@alexmartinez280 correction Native language is Not Tamil but Singhalese

  • @mburuca20021
    @mburuca20021 Před 5 lety +159

    I am from El Salvador. I enjoyed the video. Greetings to the Sri Lankan people.

  • @nickbarton3191
    @nickbarton3191 Před 4 lety +23

    I spent 2 months in Sri Lanka in 97. Was a wonderful time staying with friends also touring around.

  • @edwinbasuki586
    @edwinbasuki586 Před 4 lety +45

    Want to visit Sri Langka someday..greeting from Indonesia.

  • @genalynmontes5725
    @genalynmontes5725 Před 5 lety +174

    I love srilanka because my uncle is srilankan came from nigambo I'm Filipino but my second home is srilanka

  • @himangshuarnheimbora4150
    @himangshuarnheimbora4150 Před 5 lety +66

    My uncle used to work in Colombo and he used to describe how beautiful this country is.Looking forward to visit in the near future.Thanks for this documentary

  • @janu5077
    @janu5077 Před 3 lety +10

    Very peautiful country 🇱🇰 from swiss 🇨🇭 🙏

  • @nyabinghi870
    @nyabinghi870 Před 4 lety +9

    I visited Sri Lanka on September 2019 from Qatar . Am African from Ghana...LOVELY PEOPLE,LOVELY COUNTRY...

    • @DWDocumentary
      @DWDocumentary  Před 4 lety

      Hi @John Nsorbilla,
      Thanks for taking the time to comment and for sharing your experience. It's great when our viewers can engage with our content on a personal level as well.
      If you're interested in checking out more of our travel documentaries, here's a link to our travel playlist:
      czcams.com/play/PLovlAKbQVz6BE-32_-Q5ojt-Pgqap-Ye9.html
      Enjoy and best wishes,
      The DW Documentary Team

  • @muhammadikramakhtar4467
    @muhammadikramakhtar4467 Před 5 lety +25

    kind-hearted, and generous people.A lot of love and prayers for the Sirilankns

  • @ddubfan
    @ddubfan Před 6 lety +168

    Great documentary! Looks absolutely beautiful.. Sending love from Seattle, USA

  • @XandriaRavenheart
    @XandriaRavenheart Před 3 lety +41

    Yes. That moment when you're watching a documentary about your own country. 🇱🇰

  • @dignamunoz9660
    @dignamunoz9660 Před 4 lety +78

    I would like to visit your country one day, I met somebody from this place, they are so lovely, beautiful place, love from Honduras 😍

  • @ibrahimabdullah7793
    @ibrahimabdullah7793 Před 5 lety +59

    BEAUTIFUL FILM, THANKS, SRI LANKA IS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, PEOPLE'S ARE VERY KIND AND GREAT

  • @AbdiPianoChannel
    @AbdiPianoChannel Před 5 lety +61

    Extremely beautiful county. Lush greenery just about every where. Greetings from Somali man in Edmonton Canada.

    • @dimuthgamage1248
      @dimuthgamage1248 Před 3 lety

      Alberta bound 😌
      Greetings from Sri Lanka bro

    • @donbihan7318
      @donbihan7318 Před 3 lety +1

      Yea yea greenery every where
      Visit the place and see for yourself

  • @Anup_BHU
    @Anup_BHU Před rokem +7

    I love Srilankan people
    Love from India
    Buddha connects us ......welcome in India

  • @harajuku719
    @harajuku719 Před 3 lety +50

    I've been there in July 2019.Being a 9-day-long journey as a gift for my 28th birthday to myself, everything was just wonderful and was way out of my expectation! Friendly people ,the Nature ,the food,the atmosphere and so much other amazing things there in Sri Lanka.I appreciate that I have had made a good way and an unforgettable country to celebrate my 28 year-old birthday!Must be there again after the storm of covid19,I love Sri Lanka!

    • @gracekirigo
      @gracekirigo Před 2 lety +2

      Came to my country on ua 29th u will enjoy it

  • @glb_tvlr
    @glb_tvlr Před 6 lety +56

    Ticket is being booked as we speak! Beautiful documentary and filming!

  • @techguide8101
    @techguide8101 Před 5 lety +279

    I am from pakistan and I love sri lanka peoples I didnt visited yet but I will one day here in Pakistan we love sri lankans and respect .

    • @shalikafernando6986
      @shalikafernando6986 Před 4 lety +6

      Tech guide ❤❤❤thank you so much🙏🙏

    • @prajwalhegde3270
      @prajwalhegde3270 Před 4 lety +24

      Stop terrorism

    • @zuhassan4475
      @zuhassan4475 Před 4 lety +21

      @@prajwalhegde3270 yes please india, stop state terrorism in Kashmir, stop state terrorism against minorities in india, stop proxy war and funding for terrorism in Pakistan.

    • @vijaytravelvlogs
      @vijaytravelvlogs Před 3 lety +15

      @@zuhassan4475 you are talking about the state terrorism in Kashmir (which is not at all there) than what about the Kashmiri pandits who were killed by terrorist in late 90s to make Kashmir as an Muslim place,even now innocent people and brave army soldiers are killed by Pakistan grown terrorist grops what you say for this, before you say something to our Indian govt tell your govt to stop encouraging terrorism ND to concentrate on internal development of your country,I believe that minorities are staying happily nd safely in our country (India) than compare to your country.Jai Bharath matha ki,Jai Indian Army.

    • @nayannath6027
      @nayannath6027 Před 3 lety +14

      @@zuhassan4475 am a minority from india and safe

  • @tharuindiketiya1409
    @tharuindiketiya1409 Před 2 lety +95

    As a Sri Lankan I'm very proud to see these positive comments . It is 100% true . Sri Lanka is a Paradise . But day by day this country destroying by the Corrupted Politicians .😥

    • @t0xcn253
      @t0xcn253 Před rokem +6

      I'm very sorry to hear that, but corrupt officials are sadly commonplace all over the world. That is the sign of the times I suppose, but I am happy for you that you can live in and appreciate the beauty of such a special place just the same. God bless you and all the good people of Sri Lanka, hopefully the situation will improve there very soon!

    • @denuwan9915
      @denuwan9915 Před 7 měsíci

      palayan hutto yanna .ponnayonge adiyawa😂😂haminenna enawa methana

    • @tharuindiketiya1409
      @tharuindiketiya1409 Před 7 měsíci

      😁@@denuwan9915

  • @SherrainePhillips
    @SherrainePhillips Před 4 lety +123

    Beautiful documentary, and so many good words in the comments! I hadn’t considered visiting Sri Lanka before, but now it’s on my list🥰

  • @PhotoGeniusPhotoGifts
    @PhotoGeniusPhotoGifts Před 5 lety +84

    Nice country-have visited 3 times. Very lush and green especially in the Highlands. Recommend 'Little England' and Mirissa on the South Coast.

  • @TO-YA-LA-TOYA
    @TO-YA-LA-TOYA Před 5 lety +280

    I've been in Sri Lanka 2 years ago. I didn't want to go there because I thought it was a dirty place to visit. I was so pleasantly surprised. Beautiful country, very clean and wonderful people. I'm so happy I went there. I would like to go to Sri Lanka again one day. Gorgeous country. All the best to all Sri Lankans. Greetings from Canada.

    • @LankanIan
      @LankanIan Před 5 lety +9

      Thank you very much.

    • @kasunmahesh1862
      @kasunmahesh1862 Před rokem +6

      Many people believe that Sri Lanka is a dirty place with environment pollution like the other south asian nations... but it's wrong... as you could see... We maintain our environment with a very disciplined ways... Colombo is known as one of the greenest and cleanest cities in Asian.... The reason for it is our people are educated...

    • @vnod-1683
      @vnod-1683 Před rokem

      @@LankanIan choose words wisely bro you can't say dirty to a country we as a asian know how dirty wsetern culture is its better to live in countries like sri lanka ,india, china,japan thanwestern countries ,we may not be rich in infrastructure but our culture is rich .and western ruining our culture

    • @gaminikumara4752
      @gaminikumara4752 Před rokem +2

      Welcome back to our country, Sri Lanka.

  • @luziapereira6491
    @luziapereira6491 Před 4 lety +47

    Feeling very emotioned watching these wonderful images . I feel very identify with this country that looks so simple , cool ... I would like to visit there someday . Thanks a lot for share it . Great job . Congrattulations and greetings from Brazil .

  • @leopardtiger1022
    @leopardtiger1022 Před 4 lety +8

    My first visit to Sri Lanka was in 2006 with a tour package from Aitkens Spence tour company in Colombo. I was so happy I did that visit since then I became a regular visitor to beautiful Sri Lanka.. I traveled by train and bus all over the country...beautiful simple friendly and happy.

  • @geishlichkeit
    @geishlichkeit Před 5 lety +87

    Sri Lanka is one of the best country in Asia, we love them and their wishes are granted. Hoping for your happiness. Thanks

    • @shalikafernando6986
      @shalikafernando6986 Před 4 lety

      Edurado ❤ 🇱🇰 you should come here someday..🙏🙏🙏

    • @edelynhernandez1877
      @edelynhernandez1877 Před 4 lety

      yes but they killed elephants and wild animals everyday thats very heart breaking for me😭😢

    • @Bruh-ys3sx
      @Bruh-ys3sx Před 4 lety

      @@edelynhernandez1877 what? Who told you like that?

    • @heyitskiki1057
      @heyitskiki1057 Před 3 lety

      @@edelynhernandez1877 umm... Wait that's not true😐

    • @cdw9244
      @cdw9244 Před 3 lety

      @@edelynhernandez1877 what...?

  • @jennifers9947
    @jennifers9947 Před 6 lety +29

    Makes me nostalgic for Sri Lanka. ..paradise in 1979

  • @nazeemali2098
    @nazeemali2098 Před 3 lety +12

    Great documentary. Friendly Sri Lankan’s . Love from Canada

  • @carolmiller5713
    @carolmiller5713 Před 2 lety +15

    I was in Sri Lanka in Jan 2020 and took the train up to Kandy. The small, boutique was on a hill and every morning I watched big flocks of birds fly down the canyon and back in the evening. The train ride was so beautiful I asked for the panorama windows in the front of the train on the way back. Absolutely worth it. I'd planned to go to further north but then - - covid.

  • @davenix604
    @davenix604 Před 6 lety +45

    Really loved this documentary, I like Sri Lankan people,very warm and friendly.

  • @waqaranjum6577
    @waqaranjum6577 Před 5 lety +40

    V love sirilanka n its people..sanath jay suria ws my fav..if i ever visit srilanka,i wil def adopt a baby elephant...😍😍😍😍 m from lahore pakistan

  • @mohd.jishan3652
    @mohd.jishan3652 Před 4 lety +25

    I am at home because of lockdown and I am loving to watch this documentary 😍👌

  • @johnledingham852
    @johnledingham852 Před rokem +5

    Thank you so very much for such an entertaining and educational railway video from beautiful Sri Lanka. I am a 75 year old chap
    born and raised in Australia. I love trains, and I love visiting other countries. I visit now through CZcams channels because of my
    advancing years. I will view this video over and over again. Sri Lanka is so inviting. I determine to get there in my lifetime!

  • @sabrina9173
    @sabrina9173 Před 5 lety +35

    A part of my family lived in Sri Lanka for years 😍 the only thing I can remember are elephants !

  • @praveenvini9429
    @praveenvini9429 Před 5 lety +56

    The whole documentary is very appealing, I had immediately booked the flight tickets on Sep 28th 2019 to Colombo after watching this video.

  • @geoffreyswan7866
    @geoffreyswan7866 Před 3 lety +57

    I was Sri Lankan born and with my parents emigrated to Australia long time ago. I have been there 3 times and I still love my motherland and its gentle people and the beautiful scenery.God bless the people and the country and all politicians in SL take responsibility so that you all Sri Lankan’s can benefit not just the previled upper class.

    • @jeannedeutrom8373
      @jeannedeutrom8373 Před rokem +1

      I too was born in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and left with my family 60 years ago for England. It was absolutely despicable what the previous president and government did to their own people! Unbelievably forgivable!!!!
      I don’t understand your “previled” comment.🙂

    • @jeannedeutrom8373
      @jeannedeutrom8373 Před rokem +1

      Even unbelievably “unforgivable”.

    • @geoffreyswan7866
      @geoffreyswan7866 Před rokem +1

      @@jeannedeutrom8373 Joanne I take it that you have been to Sri Lanka it still is a paradise to enjoy everything it has to offer these friendly warm welcoming people especially in the villages, They themselves have very little if at all anything to share that is what makes these people so humble and welcoming of any help that we may offer them and their families in times of need …

    • @jeannedeutrom8373
      @jeannedeutrom8373 Před rokem +1

      @@geoffreyswan7866
      I went back to Sri Lanka in 1982 and again in 1983 and sadly couldn’t believe what I witnessed in July 1983!😕 Jeanne.

  • @svenheilborn1537
    @svenheilborn1537 Před rokem +19

    Congratulations for your national holiday on 4th February Sri Lanka from your friends in Germany

  • @daniellee6859
    @daniellee6859 Před 5 lety +111

    Love Sri Lanka from China. I'll visit this beautiful country one day.

    • @Krish-ng6lu
      @Krish-ng6lu Před 4 lety +3

      Welcome you brother to our beautiful country

    • @shalikafernando6986
      @shalikafernando6986 Před 4 lety +4

      @Dust storm C0Ming im sure...you are not a sri lanka🤔

    • @Bruh-ys3sx
      @Bruh-ys3sx Před 4 lety +3

      @Dust storm C0Ming seems like you are an indian

    • @isk..9613
      @isk..9613 Před 3 lety +4

      @Dust storm C0Ming Mind your own business Indian. We Srilankan love and respect China and Chinese people. And thank you china we remember, we remember who help us in our darkest time. As a Sri Lankan, we're grateful. I saw lots of respectful grate Indians in this comment section. But Indians like you give a bad name to India.

    • @silversun3489
      @silversun3489 Před 3 lety +1

      Please no more corona already we tired

  • @dengslacson1
    @dengslacson1 Před 6 lety +271

    I visited Sri Lanka last year. The people are friendly and helpful. The country I want to go back again! Love from the Philippines

    • @AA-jj8bg
      @AA-jj8bg Před 6 lety +4

      Dengs Do you approve Duterte? Do you approve his foul mouthing and vigilantism? In case you love Duterte and his style, no wonder you will forget the Genocide in Sri Lanka and it's true colours.

    • @joanne7389
      @joanne7389 Před 6 lety +1

      Dengs about how much po inabot ng nagastos nyo maam? I'm planning to have an international travel this year. Salamat po. 😊

    • @sabyshaalomi9960
      @sabyshaalomi9960 Před 6 lety +1

      Dengs hi! Bae... kamusta nag ikaw??? Loves too from srilanka

    • @121SeedDestiny121
      @121SeedDestiny121 Před 6 lety +1

      Wow! Philippines and Sri Lanka will be soon part of China. Haha! Poor people of having no future.

    • @amitkumarsingh8886
      @amitkumarsingh8886 Před 5 lety

      @@121SeedDestiny121 yes very correct good luck

  • @thisischetan
    @thisischetan Před 4 lety +32

    Being an indian railfan, i literally loved sri lankan railways. 🔥🔥

  • @mithelahaque7070
    @mithelahaque7070 Před 3 lety +9

    I visited srilanka this year just before the global lockdown due to pandemic. And Srilanka is a beautiful country. Citizens are hardworking, aware and good. I love the beauty of Srilanka so much. I wish I were there after my retirement.

  • @rgolianeh
    @rgolianeh Před 5 lety +34

    These people are very lucky to live in this all green area. Anywhere else you would have to be a millionaire to live in a place like this.

  • @kidsworld5533
    @kidsworld5533 Před 6 lety +161

    As a Sri Lankan I would like to rate 10/10 for this video. We appreciate your effort.. Thank you

    • @DWDocumentary
      @DWDocumentary  Před 6 lety +4

      Tharanga Rukshan, we value your compliment and keep working to meet your expectations

    • @jaysiddhapura
      @jaysiddhapura Před 5 lety +1

      hello @Tharanga Rukshan can you please tell us the song name @6:32 ?

    • @ransaka
      @ransaka Před 4 lety +1

      @@jaysiddhapura Kandasurinduni Obe - Clarence Wijewardana

    • @tharindudilshan3621
      @tharindudilshan3621 Před 2 lety

      @@jaysiddhapura that song describe about kadasuridu (muruga)

  • @CesareVesdani
    @CesareVesdani Před 4 lety +158

    Sri Lanka is such a beautiful island. I am glad that the civil war has ended in 2009, and now this island nation can live in a democratic peaceful life. Let this wonderful nation thrive.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt Před 3 lety +2

      I wanna go

    • @NiklazSchneider
      @NiklazSchneider Před 3 lety +8

      Sadly Democracy was over in 2019. Now Sri Lankan people are suffering again from the dictatorship of rajapaksa regime.

    • @dananjayabandara307
      @dananjayabandara307 Před 2 lety

      @@NiklazSchneider රාජපස්ස රෙජිමන්ට් 🤭

    • @sandanuisijaya1627
      @sandanuisijaya1627 Před 2 lety +4

      @@NiklazSchneider එතකොට 2019 වෙනකන් democracy කියල එකක් තිබුනද?🤔

    • @sagii9937
      @sagii9937 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes. After that brutal war, now all the people live peacefully. God blessed Sri Lanka.... Don't take bad politics giving bad impression to our country,s democracy...If you travel us you will realize the true natural beauty, lovely people, fantastic climate, wild life, eye catching beaches and mouth watering spicy food .........

  • @pasindumadushan3048
    @pasindumadushan3048 Před 2 lety +17

    Such a beautiful documentary and proud of being a Sri Lankan. I know, there is lot to improve in SL but' let see..😊

    • @DWDocumentary
      @DWDocumentary  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! We're glad you liked the documentary. Subscribe to our channel for the latest uploads! 😊

  • @alicegionzago2916
    @alicegionzago2916 Před 5 lety +78

    A beautiful country of wonderful landscape mountains amazing water falls .indeed a very clean island beautiful beaches. just return home after a week of holiday in this beautiful island. many waterfalls which is made easier access for mankind to explore and enjoy the wonderful bath at the falls. well kept,clean.and amazing people. India Indonesia and many 3rd world countries need to learn from Sri Lanka in keeping public places clean. not even Malaysia is as clean as Sri Lanka..just not happy with the food from hotel and restaurant, maybe they can do better in this sector. other than that it's beautiful and amazing place to visit .in case you're travelling to this island don't forget to pack up some packets drink and biscuits our guide was wonderful person. very knowledgeable and speak good English..thanks Sri Lanka a wonderful island. 😘.

    • @LankanIan
      @LankanIan Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you very much for visiting Sri Lanka

  • @BrendanKBuckley
    @BrendanKBuckley Před 6 lety +212

    I love Sri Lanka, such a beautiful country. I am heading to Sri Lanka again next week. There are so many places in the world to visit, but Sri Lanka deserves a second look.

  • @JackBQuick79
    @JackBQuick79 Před 3 lety +7

    I can't stop watching these amazing documentaries. Im binging my way to an intervention. Thank you for all the quality entertainment.

  • @mozart4128
    @mozart4128 Před 4 lety +63

    this is second time I am giving my comments on this video clip. Here in Vienna, Corona-quarantine.. Once It is removed, I will be immediately move to Delhi my Home Town. Then sure to Sri Lanka. I live in Europe. People here say Indians are very friendly. Though I am Indian but partial agree. Let one should visit Sri Lanka and experience how god had made them so cordial, satisfied and friendly. Though I own 3 Houses. I one in Delhi, One in Lower Austria.One is Ternopil(Ukrine). But after pension I wish to settle down in this Island till God calls me back.

    • @fazminanowfer7239
      @fazminanowfer7239 Před 4 lety +2

      Ur welcome here

    • @H.EL-Othemany
      @H.EL-Othemany Před 4 lety +2

      I advice you to wait a bit longer after the quarantine is over

    • @bouymel5451
      @bouymel5451 Před 4 lety

      my dream place also.being from the philippines wish i can visit this place being a 52 single man.

    • @dpldmadushani
      @dpldmadushani Před 4 lety

      ❤❤❤ touch comment

    • @dammikap9765
      @dammikap9765 Před 3 lety

      Welcome to Sri Lanka! GOD Bless you brother.

  • @avinashkhetri9575
    @avinashkhetri9575 Před 6 lety +91

    Man, this place is so good, i might plan to go their next year, they're really sweet people. Train journeys are the best, cheap and the most picturesque. 🇱🇰❤🇮🇳

  • @razazaveri557
    @razazaveri557 Před 6 lety +50

    3 Years Back, Got a chance to visit Sri Lanka, its still in my memories.
    Such a lovely place and Very Friendly People I have ever met on earth.
    Must Watch Place Nooralia

    • @DanuraJay
      @DanuraJay Před 3 lety

      I think you meant Nuwara Eliya, the hill station.

  • @maryamaseniero
    @maryamaseniero Před 4 lety +7

    Wow, amazing!from now on l will buy Cylon tea!l never thought Sri Lanka was this beautifully amazing!love from the Philippines!

    • @krudesh9337
      @krudesh9337 Před 3 lety +1

      Please visit.. will make you happy..

  • @janice7378
    @janice7378 Před 2 lety +27

    No open sewage, no litters, no garbage dumps, train's on time,clean roads, no overcramping passengers in train cabins ...truly amazed 😍
    Watching from India

  • @deepakbanjade3573
    @deepakbanjade3573 Před 6 lety +94

    I am Nepali but I like srilanka & there culture .

    • @ML-pi2xl
      @ML-pi2xl Před 5 lety +3

      I'm Sri lankan but i love Nepal and Nepali people

  • @TheRailzone
    @TheRailzone Před 6 lety +729

    Amazing camera work and variety of angles in capturing the Train,a very well compiled journey and local footage's . Keep up the great team work. Loved the video and music.

  • @DinushaProductions
    @DinushaProductions Před 3 lety +8

    My country 😍 sri lanka.It's beauty cannot measure by a video.Most of Sri Lankan people are well educated.Because government provide free education to all students .😍😘

    • @lisette2060
      @lisette2060 Před 24 dny

      Might be the case, anyway try learning understandable English 🤔🙉

  • @raymond1862
    @raymond1862 Před 2 lety +6

    I want to go to Sri Lanka..Beautiful place.

  • @Emblba
    @Emblba Před 5 lety +32

    I can’t wait to go there what a breathtaking moment to have traveling by train 🚂 that high altitude above the sea . My next trip definitely

  • @ashishg4625
    @ashishg4625 Před 5 lety +40

    its so beautiful , never imagined Sri Lanka is so amazing , I hope they still maintain the beauty of their railway network. I t feels like my next trip is to Sri Lanka

  • @sarcasticmind1765
    @sarcasticmind1765 Před 3 lety +11

    Sri Lanka is beautiful 🤩. Love and respect for SRI Lankan people 🇮🇳💓🇱🇰

  • @thusharachenath
    @thusharachenath Před 4 lety +6

    I am sri Lankan though I have never experienced such an amazing experience in my life. Thank you for sharing this lovely journey with us. this video proved how much beautiful and amazing our motherland ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @nureshnamaledirisinghe8543
    @nureshnamaledirisinghe8543 Před 5 lety +12

    Thank you for showing my beautiful country to the world 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰❤️❤️❤️

  • @algrand52
    @algrand52 Před 4 lety +31

    I think, we may have to add Sri Lanka to our Thailand/Vietnam/Cambodia tour this November. I had a few FB friends from there - great people, I might add - who's been goading me to visit. As usual, great docu from DW. Much respect, from the Philippines.

  • @STP24
    @STP24 Před 3 lety +3

    Wonder of Asia😍
    Sri Lanka🇱🇰
    Thanka for Making Documentory our beautiful Nations

  • @risonking
    @risonking Před 4 lety +6

    So proud to be a Sri Lankan, thanks a lot for the fantastic documentary. Overwhelmed by the comments below by the kind human beings. Means a lot.
    So happy for you. We will always treat you better.
    Delighted to welcome you all again 😊
    Peace!!!

  • @aquarious1976
    @aquarious1976 Před 5 lety +19

    Me and my friends are going to explore the amazing beauty of sri lanka in coming March.Love from pakistan my dear sri lankan ❤

  • @sravanipvn
    @sravanipvn Před 6 lety +165

    Such innocent souls...loved the purity in them...i worked with some of them....love from india!!!

    • @AA-jj8bg
      @AA-jj8bg Před 6 lety +11

      sravani pvn Wow. Haven't your read news about those innocent Buddhist souls during 2008 - 2009?? Does the word Genocide ring any Bell?? Bodu Bala Sena?? Heard about those innocent souls?

    • @fuckkofffpundayandiveerata7973
      @fuckkofffpundayandiveerata7973 Před 5 lety +1

      But i don't like indians ...lol...

    • @methi9964
      @methi9964 Před 5 lety +7

      A A hey listen I know im one year late but during the civil war I lived here.there was a time in which parents didn't leave the house together becoz they didn’t know when LTT will throw the next bomb.they even tried bombing Buddhist schl with thousands of innocent students.just don't talk about things you don't know.

    • @peachy6009
      @peachy6009 Před 4 lety +7

      @@AA-jj8bg Be it Sinhala,Tamil,Muslim or other ethnic group, any armed gang who will go against the state killing innocents will be dealt by the Government. Because all the Sri Lankans want to live in peace and harmony.

    • @leandrobaluyotjr5181
      @leandrobaluyotjr5181 Před 4 lety

      Any religion,ethnic group or extremist crowd or people espousing hate ,violence & murder against others have their leaders to be blamed. Much of atrocities and genocides committed are the result of their leaders malicious design & thinking . Therefore choose your leaders -President,Prime Minister ,Imam,Guru,Chairman,King or Pope wisely ! Aggressive,arrogant and cruel leaders and rulers needed to have their heads chopped off by and for the good of the people like what France did to their capricious rulers centuries ago !

  • @leandrobaluyotjr5181
    @leandrobaluyotjr5181 Před 4 lety +13

    Excellent video by DW Documentaries on Sri Lanka and it's friendly, industrious and peace-loving people ! Inevitably,Sri Lanka would become economically prosperous nation .Let's hope the country will be able to maintain its great culture and tradition on its path to modernisation and socio-economic upliftments and equality for all Sri Lankans. Thank you very much to DW for this quality video upload and more success to your company !

  • @MrLeeVJ
    @MrLeeVJ Před 3 lety +3

    시원한 영상은 내마음을 뻥~뻥~ 뚫어요!
    감사합니다!🇰🇷👉💕👍
    For a cool video, I'm going to open my heart is pierced!🇰🇷👉💕👍

  • @4youreyesonly884
    @4youreyesonly884 Před 6 lety +19

    I'd love to go to Sri Lanka. Greetings from the South Pacific.

  • @shngain100
    @shngain100 Před 6 lety +33

    Greetings from Shillong, India. Would love to visit

  • @suchithfernando5218
    @suchithfernando5218 Před 4 lety +5

    Found one of the best and appealing documentaries about my country nicely done. found this while on qurantine Apr 2020 thanks youtube for recommending this...

  • @pawanchhetri670
    @pawanchhetri670 Před 3 lety +3

    Love Srilanka and thanks DW documentry from Nepal ❤️