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Elagolla Destination Guide

Discover Elagolla in Sri Lanka

Elagolla in the region of Central is a place located in Sri Lanka - some 58 mi or ( 93 km ) North-East of Colombo , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Elagolla

Local time in Elagolla is now 11:41 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Yatipiyangala, Yatigammana, Yakadagoda, Urawala, and Trincomalee. When in this area, you might want to check out Yatipiyangala . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Elagolla ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Sri Lanka - Buddas and Beaches

6:08 min by contemporarynomad
Views: 8407 Rating: 4.68

Follow along on our four-week journey through Sri Lanka as we visit the beaches of Mirissa and Tangalle, hike through the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, and explore the country's fascinating Buddhist h ..

Kandy, Sri Lanka - Travel Video (HD)

2:33 min by migrationology
Views: 4838 Rating: 4.89

Go to migrationology.com for lots more travel and street food! Kandy, Sri Lanka is the ancient Kings' capital of the jewel shaped island. It's a historical city with many things to do and see. Located ..


Sri Lanka,ශ්රී ලංකා,Ceylon,Bus trip Colombo to Kandy arrival (09)

1:06 min by NickVenture1
Views: 2865 Rating: 0.00

Several Snapshots giving just a first idea about the two to three hours drive from Colombo to Kandy in a private Bus. The ticket price is arround 3 USA dollars in local currency. No booking needed. Ju ..

Ras Ceylon Repatriation Time (Official Music Video) 2012-HD

3:31 min by rasceylon
Views: 2796 Rating: 5.00

Video Directed by Manoj Siriwardana Produced by:Bevis Manathunga Shot on Location in Kandy, Sri Lanka Traditional Kandyan Dancers & Drummers from Rangahala Song from Ras Ceylon "Gideon.Force V2: Repat ..


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Interesting facts about this location

President's Pavilion

President's Pavilion is an official residence of the President of Sri Lanka, located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This was formerly the Governor's Pavilion until 1972 when Sri Lanka became a republic. It is located close to the sacred Temple of the Tooth in the center of the city of Kandy at the head of the Pavilion Street. Although an official residence, it is used rarely for official functions, most notably during the Esala Perahera.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 7.26 80.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Kandy, Official residences in Sri Lanka, Presidential palaces

Peradeniya

Peradeniya is a suburb of the city of Kandy, about 50,000 inhabitants in Sri Lanka. It is situated on the A1 main road, just a few kilometres west of Kandy city centre. Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a slope of the Mahaweli river and attracts many visitors from Sri Lanka as well as from abroad.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 7.27 80.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Kandy District, Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Battle of Gannoruwa

The Battle of Gannoruwa was a battle of the Sinhalese–Portuguese War fought in 1638 between the occupying Portuguese forces and the Sinhalese King's army at Gannoruwa in the District of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Portuguese had attempted three times without success to capture the Kingdom of Kandy, in order to bring the entire country under their rule. In 1635, Rajasinghe II became the king of Kandy and started negotiations with the Dutch to obtain their help in driving out the Portuguese.

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Located at 7.28 80.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Battles involving Portugal, Battles involving Sri Lanka, Battles of the Early Modern era, Conflicts in 1638, Kingdom of Kandy, Military history of Sri Lanka, Wars involving Sri Lanka

Bogambara Stadium

Bogambara Stadium is one of the oldest grounds in the country. It is a multi-use stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is currently used mostly for Rugby matches and hosts the games of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's.

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Located at 7.29 80.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Kandy, Football venues in Sri Lanka, Sport in Kandy

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 7.27 80.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Kandy, Parks in Sri Lanka