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Hela Destination Guide
Explore Hela in Sri Lanka
Hela in the region of Sabaragamuwa is a town in Sri Lanka - some 67 mi or ( 107 km ) East of Colombo , the country's capital city .
Current time in Hela is now 10:34 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yakdehiwela, Wijanathkumbura, Viharawela, Welikumburuwela, and Welhaputenna. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Yakdehiwela . Where to go and what to see in Hela ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 18 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 18 km away
A18 highway (Sri Lanka)
The A 18 road is an A-Grade trunk road in Sri Lanka. It connects Nonagama with Pelmadulla. The A 18 passes through Siyambalagoda, Embilipitiya, Timbolketiya, Pallebedda, Madampe and Kahawatta to reach Pelmadulla.
Located at 6.46 80.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Bogawantalawa
Bogawantalawa is a small town in the Central province of Sri Lanka. It is situated at 1514 m elevation above sea level. Situated about 150 km east of Colombo, famous for its Tea estates. The Majority of tea estates in the area are managed by Bogawantalawa Tea Estates Ltd (BPL Teas). Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC engages in the cultivation, processing, manufacture, and sale of tea. The company\u0092s products include black tea, green tea, white tea, herbal tea, organic tea, and flavored tea.
Located at 6.78 80.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Udawalawa
Udawalawa is a small town located in the southern part of the Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka. It is situated in close to the district's boundary with the Hambantota District and Monaragala District. Udawalawa is also called Udawalawe. The town is the main entry points to the Udawalawe National Park which is a major National Park in Sri Lanka which is renowned for its high population of wild Asian elephants. This national park is the closest national park to colombo.
Located at 6.47 80.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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