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Mahalassawatta Destination Guide
Delve into Mahalassawatta in Sri Lanka
Mahalassawatta in the region of Sabaragamuwa is a city in Sri Lanka - some 53 mi or ( 85 km ) East of Colombo , the country's capital .
Current time in Mahalassawatta is now 05:18 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yakahathenna, Welikumburuwela, Welengama, Welandura, and Watapotha. While being here, make sure to check out Yakahathenna . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Mahalassawatta ? 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
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 14 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 15 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 16 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 16 km away
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 18 km away
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