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Puwakgahawela Destination Guide
Delve into Puwakgahawela in Sri Lanka
Puwakgahawela in the region of Sabaragamuwa is located in Sri Lanka - some 67 mi or ( 107 km ) East of Colombo , the country's capital .
Local time in Puwakgahawela is now 11:11 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yakahathenna, Wijanathkumbura, Weralugasmankada, Welikumburuwela, and Welikadagama. While being here, you might want to check out Yakahathenna . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Puwakgahawela ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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View from near the summit of Thotupola Kanda, Sri Lanka
Views from near the summit of the 2nd tallest mountain of Sri Lanka, the Thotupola Kanda. April 13th, 2011. ..
Climb to Haputhale from Beragala, Sri Lanka.
The steep climb from Beragala junction to Haputhale was a daunting task for carters of an earlier era. Now there are nice paved roads with smooth gradients. ..
Sri Lanka Railway Class M6 788 with the mix train to badulla
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Sri Lanka Railway _ Podi Menike train with heavy rain at Ohiya
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Interesting facts about this location
Bambarakanda Falls
Bambarakanda Falls (also known as Bambarakele Falls) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m, it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is directly visible from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a branch of the Walawe River. The Bambarakanda Falls can be found in a forest of pine trees.
Located at 6.77 80.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Baker's Falls
Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya. The height of the Baker's waterfalls is 20 metres . The falls were named after Sir Samuel Baker, who was a famous explorer. Many Rhododendron and Fern bushes can be seen around the waterfall.
Located at 6.78 80.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Ohiya
Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is much closer to the Horton Plains National Park. The picturesque Colombo -Badulla Railyway runs through Ohiya. Ohiya is in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division and the Grama Niladhari Division number is 62A. Ohiya is one of the most scenic places in Sri Lanka. On a clear day the view from Dondra Watch at Hill Safari extends up to the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Located at 6.82 80.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Galboda Ella
Galboda Falls(ගල්බොඩ ඇල්ල) is the most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is located by Nuwara Eliya District. Galboda is a nice station along the railway track of Colombo to Badulla. There is so much nature scenery and animals. The environment is very cool with much rain. There is a beautiful waterfall higher than 30 m, but the width ranges from between 3–6 m, depending on the season with a distance of 1–2 km from the railway station, known as Galaboda waterfall.
Located at 6.78 80.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Campion, Sri Lanka
Campion is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.
Located at 6.78 80.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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