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Timbirikadawala Destination Guide

Delve into Timbirikadawala in Sri Lanka

Timbirikadawala in the region of North Central is located in Sri Lanka - some 99 mi or ( 160 km ) North-East of Colombo , the country's capital .

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Local time in Timbirikadawala is now 11:48 AM (Friday) . 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: Verumkulama, Vedenigama, Vitaranagama, Uda Tibbotuwewa, and Trincomalee. While being here, you might want to check out Verumkulama . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Timbirikadawala ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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North Central Province, Sri Lanka

North Central Province (Sinhala: උතුරු මැද පළාත Uturumeda Palata, Tamil: வட மத்திய மாகாணம் Wada Maththiya Maakaanam) is a province of Sri Lanka. Its capital is Anuradhapura. The province is not densely populated with a weak economy, as the land tends to be dry tropical woodlands.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.33 80.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Kingdom of Kandy, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Provinces of Sri Lanka

Avukana Buddha statue

The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 40 feet, has been carved out of a large granite rock face during the 5th century. It depicts a variation of the Abhaya mudra, and the closely worn robe is elaborately carved. Constructed during the reign of Dhatusena, it may have been made as a result of a competition between a master and a pupil.

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Located at 8.02 80.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: 5th-century works, Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Colossal Buddha statues, History of Sri Lanka

Kala Wewa

Kala Wewa is an ancient reservoir in Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province, Sri Lanka.

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Located at 8.02 80.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura District, Reservoirs in Sri Lanka

Mihintale

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

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Located at 8.35 80.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Religion in Sri Lanka

SLAF Anuradhapura

SLAF Anuradhapura is a Sri Lanka Air Force base located near the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.

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Located at 8.30 80.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Airports in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Air Force bases