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Puwakgahawadiya Destination Guide
Delve into Puwakgahawadiya in Sri Lanka
Puwakgahawadiya in the region of Sabaragamuwa is a city in Sri Lanka - some 66 mi or ( 106 km ) East of Colombo , the country's capital .
Current time in Puwakgahawadiya is now 09:29 AM (Sunday) . 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: Yakdehiwela, Wijanathkumbura, Viharawela, Welikumburuwela, and Welhaputenna. While being here, make sure to check out Yakdehiwela . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Puwakgahawadiya ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 16 km away
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 17 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 19 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 20 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 22 km away
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