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Modakandura Destination Guide
Discover Modakandura in Sri Lanka
Modakandura in the region of Sabaragamuwa is a town located in Sri Lanka - some 69 mi or ( 111 km ) East of Colombo , the country's capital .
Local time in Modakandura is now 07:23 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Yakdehiwela, Wijanathkumbura, Viharawela, Welikumburuwela, and Trincomalee. When in this area, you might want to check out Yakdehiwela . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Modakandura ? 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 16 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 17 km away
Beragala
Beragala is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is located 183 km away from Colombo along the A4 Highway. The area is very famous for the natural beauty and land slides.
Located at 6.76 80.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 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 20 km away
Idalgashinna
Idalgashinna is a location in the Badulla District, Sri Lanka. The elevation is about 5,300 feet above sea level. The famous Ceylon Tea and Ceylon Green Tea are grown in the area. . Idalgashinna is located within the Haputale-Namunukula mountain range.
Located at 6.78 80.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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