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    ‘Seethawaka Odyssey’ to boost tourism

    Update : 2023-01-15

    Seethawaka Odyssey Launched – 7 AM from Colombo Fort to Waga Railway Station

    The ‘Seethawaka Odyssey’, special train service from Colombo Fort to the Waga Railway Station, commenced operations today at Colombo Fort Railway Station.

    The train runs every Sunday at 7 AM from Colombo Fort to Waga Railway Station and it will stop at a number of tourist attractions along the route.

    Seethawaka Odyssey - 7 AM from Colombo Fort to Waga Railway Station

    Seethawaka Odyssey - 7 AM from Colombo Fort to Waga Railway Station

    Sri Lanka Railways has decided to add a new train named ‘Seethawaka Odyssey‘ to operate on the Kelani Valley route, in an effort to boost tourism in the country.

    The ‘Seethawaka Odyssey’ will be added to service within the next two weeks.

    The ‘Seethawaka Odyssey’ will operate from Fort, Colombo to the Waga Railway Station and will make stops at a number of attractions along the route.

    Seethawaka Odyssey - Kelani Valley

    Passengers will be able to witness a number of waterfalls including the Ranmudu Ella, Kumari Ella, and Goraka Ella, as well as a number of other tourist attractions including the Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens.