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Discover Hettikanda in Sri Lanka
Hettikanda in the region of Sabaragamuwa is a place located in Sri Lanka - some 51 mi or ( 81 km ) East of Colombo , the country's capital .
Local time in Hettikanda is now 06:14 PM (Wednesday) . 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: Wijanathkumbura, Welikumburuwela, Welandura, Wathupitiya, and Trincomalee. When in this area, you might want to check out Wijanathkumbura . 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 Hettikanda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Worlds Largest Blue Whale colony - Discovered in Sri Lanka
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SRI LANKAN EXPO-RAIL (Luxury Train Service)
► www.facebook.com ► www.exporail.lk www.railway.gov.lk www.srilanka.travel The Sri Lankan government together with the private sector has fulfilled the long felt need of railway passengers with the i ..
Presentation on Sri Lanka
A presentation on Sri Lanka Tourism and all the important places to visit. Useful training video, especially for travel agents who sell Sri Lanka. ..
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2008) - Sri Lanka, Part 1 of 3
Anthony Bourdain, famed chef and writer visited Sri Lanka in December 2008 to meet the locals and most importantly, to sample the delicious food. He didn't get to visit the North to sample the famed J ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Batugedara
Batugedara is a small town in the Sabaragamuwa Province of southwestern Sri Lanka, located just to the east of the province's capital of Ratnapura. It is most notable as a source for gemstones, and as a destination for tourism.
Located at 6.68 80.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Sabaragamuwa Province
Sabaragamuwa, is a province of Sri Lanka, and contains two districts: Ratnapura and Kegalle. Sabaragamuwa University is in Belihuloya. It is named after its former indigenous inhabitants, namely the Sabara, an indic term for hunter gatherer tribes, a term seldom used in ancient Sri Lanka.
Located at 6.67 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Dalhousie, Sri Lanka
Dalhousie or Delhousie is a town in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. The town is situated en route to Adam's Peak. The town borrowed its name from a nearby tea estate.
Located at 6.82 80.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Maskeliya
Maskeliya is a town in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka. It is known for its mountains and estates. The actual town is built on a combination of three estates. Despite the aircraft crash, it is not known by many citizens of the country.
Located at 6.83 80.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Martinair Flight 138
Martinair Flight 138 was a chartered flight from Surabaya, Indonesia to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The aircraft was operated on behalf of Garuda Indonesia. On December 4, 1974, the aircraft crashed into a mountain shortly before landing, killing all aboard – 182 Indonesian hajj pilgrims bound for Mecca, and 9 crew members. The Douglas DC8 is said to have departed Surabaya, Indonesia at approximately 12.03 UTC heading to Jeddah planning a stop at Bandaranayake airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Located at 6.83 80.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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