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Delve into Samativadi in Sri Lanka
Samativadi in the region of North Western is located in Sri Lanka - some 88 mi or ( 142 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital .
Local time in Samativadi is now 07:08 PM (Thursday) . 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: Vellankarai, Trincomalee, Tikali, Sambukkulama, and Pambutive. While being here, you might want to check out Vellankarai . 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 Samativadi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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kalpitiya Development Project
Placed 150 km north of the capital, Colombo, the Kalpitiya region is one of the most beautiful coastal areas located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya is a peninsular that separates the ..
Dolphin Watching - Kalpitiya Sri Lanka
Kalpitiya- Sri Lanka is one of the best place to watch and play with dolphins. Very clean beach and water gives a clear sight of all the activities. We could locate them just 8-10km off the shore. The ..
Papaya Harvest, Kappalady, Kalpitiya
This is a fully grown papaya harvest at Kappalady, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka ..
Firsts Kalpitiya Sri Lanka
A first look at things Kalpitiya , Kiteboarding , Camp, Sunset ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kalkudah
Kalkudah or Kalkuda (Pronounced Kal-Kuda, Tamil translation rock-bay) is a coastal resort town located about 35 kilometers northwest of Batticaloa, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. It used to be a popular tourist destination, however due to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Sri Lankan Civil War tourist numbers have declined. Pasikudah and Kalkudah are located few kilometers apart. In recent time, Kalkudah receives plenty of visitors to Pasikudah beach.
Located at 8.12 79.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Puttalam Lagoon
The Puttalam Lagoon is a large 327 km lagoon in the Puttalam District, western Sri Lanka. The lagoon is fed by two rivers, namely the Kala Oya and Mi Oya, discharging at 2.2 m/s and 8.1 m/s respectively. It is linked to Mundal Lagoon 15 km to the south by a channel. The lagoon's water is brackish to saline. The lagoon is surrounded by a region containing coconuts, open forests, grasslands and shrublands. The land is used for prawn fishing, salt production, and rice cultivation.
Located at 8.10 79.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mampuri
Mampuri is a small village situated within the Puttalam peninsula in the Puttalam District in Sri Lanka. It has transformed since 1990's from a largely farming and seasonal fishing settlement into a fishing dominant village. Its population includes Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils and Sri Lankan Muslims.
Located at 8.00 79.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
A12 highway (Sri Lanka)
The A 12 road is an A-Grade trunk road in Sri Lanka. It connects the Puttalam with Trincomallee. The A 12 passes through Karuwalagaswewa, Palugassegama, Kala Oya, Nochchiyagama, Maha Bulankulama, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Tammanewa, Kahatagasdigiliya, Morakewa, Horowapotana, Morawewa (Muthalikulam), Pankulam and Kanniya to reach Trincomallee.
Located at 8.03 79.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Sellankandal
Sellankandal is a village situated 10 km inland from coastal Puttalam city in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the primary settlement of people of Black African descent in Sri Lanka called Kaffirs who until the 1930s spoke a Creole version of Portuguese. Most villages speak Sinhala and are found throughout the country as well as in the Middle East. The Baila type of music, very popular in Sri Lanka since the 1980s, originated centuries ago among this 'kaffir' community.
Located at 8.03 79.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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