Observation saloon Kandy Ella worth the 1500 LKR over standard 2nd class

Honest breakdown Observation saloon is the rearmost carriage with backward facing seats and a panoramic curved rear window Pros AC reclining seats no crowding guaranteed window view rear curved glass gives unique receding tracks photo composition Cons backwards motion can cause nausea windows do not open at all so you cannot do the iconic door hang shot or feel the breeze 2nd class reserved is the photographers sweet spot open doors and windows large open window per seat reservable in advance Recommendation 2nd class reserved for the experience If you have mobility issues or get easily nauseous skip observation rear motion 3rd class unreserved is most authentic local but standing room only on the popular trains Train 1015 leaves Kandy 0847