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Nelikulama Destination Guide
Touring Nelikulama in Sri Lanka
Nelikulama in the region of North Central is a city located in Sri Lanka - some 97 mi or ( 156 km ) North-East of Colombo , the country's capital city .
Time in Nelikulama is now 11:44 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Wettankulama, Welankulama, Vedenigama, Walakkadawala, and Uttimaduwa Kudawewa. Being here already, consider visiting Wettankulama . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Nelikulama ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Cobra Dancing
Cobra dancing in Sri Lanka ..
Sri Lanka (12/2009) - Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, (අනුරාධපුර in Sinhala, அனுராதபுரம் in Tamil), is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO Worl ..
Backpacking Sri Lanka 2012
The first part of our 25 day trip to Sri Lanka in Aug/Sep 2012. We travel through Negombo, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park. You can follow our travels here: noo ..
The Cradle of Sri Lankan Buddhism Whitewabbit's photos around Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Interesting facts about this location
SLAF Anuradhapura
SLAF Anuradhapura is a Sri Lanka Air Force base located near the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.
Located at 8.30 80.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
A13 highway (Sri Lanka)
The A 13 road is an A-Grade trunk road in Sri Lanka. It connects the Galkulama with Anuradhapura.
Located at 8.30 80.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Dakkhina Stupa
Dakkhina Stupa also called Dakkhina Tupa is a 2nd century BC structure. This structure currently identified as a Buddhist stupa, but considered until the mid-1800s CE as Elara Sohona, the tomb of 2nd century BCE Tamil king Elara, who invaded Sri Lanka from the Chola Kingdom, in the Tamil country and ruled in Anurahapura.
Located at 8.34 80.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a Sacred Fig tree in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Bodhi tree Sri Maha Bodhi at Bodh Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.
Located at 8.34 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Mirisawetiya Vihara
The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood.
Located at 8.35 80.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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