Galkanda
in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.291 and 80.629 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 17' 28" and E 80° 37' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - LKR
Spoken languages:
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:43 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 5:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sri Lanka in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Galkanda

Galkanda in Central Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 59 mi (or 95 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital place.

Time in Galkanda is now 04:43 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Galkanda, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sri Lanka is Sacred City of Kandy in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Ratnapura and Katunayaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 90%
Air Humidity 100%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

21°C (69 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Secret kandy

Address
1,0 mi
25, Lady Gordern's Dr
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Kandy Reach Inn

Address
0,9 mi
Kandy Reach Inn, 76a
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Spica Holiday Home

Address
0,8 mi
77/5 Sri Dhamma Siddhi Mawatha
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Pranobaa Homestay

Address
0,8 mi
Pranobaa Home Stay, No. 8/30
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ZEN Rooms Kandy View Garden Road

Address
0,7 mi
George de Silva Mawatha No 100/05E
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Hill Top

Address
0,1 mi
200/21 Bahirawakanda, Peradeniya Road
20000 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kandy Supreme Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
63 Rajapihila Mawatha,
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Heaven Seven Kandy

Address
0,7 mi
No. 8/25, Sangaraja road
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Queen's Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
D S Senanayake Veediya
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cafe Aroma Inn

Address
0,6 mi
No. 98 Sir Benet De Soyza Street
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Medsource Kandy

Published: December 25, 2014
Length: 29:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fazlur Rahman


Kandy esala perahera special moments @ Kandy Sri Lanka (sri dalada perahera)

Published: July 17, 2014
Length: 38:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chalitha Nishanga

Record Special Anything, Anywhere ... Recording on my iphone without editing...


Good Shepherd Convent Kandy Eastern Band performing in their JUBILEE WALK

Published: October 05, 2014
Length: 04:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KING KAVINDA

photo clip.


Matale train starting from kandy railwaystation

Published: July 20, 2013
Length: 02:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dimuthu Gunasekara

near to 5.45PM.


Train From Kandy to Ella & the Sri Lanka Hill Country (Video 1)

Published: October 25, 2014
Length: 26:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John U

Kandy Railway Station is a major railway station in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways and is the primary railway station in Kandy and one of the most significant...


Passenger train arriving at Kandy Station Sri Lanka

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 02:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Townsend

The train service between Kandy and Colombo is excellent. This is a must do journey for those who like rail travel.


kandy bus...........

Published: September 23, 2009
Length: 39:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Prabath Dammika


SLR Class M9 866 Post Cranking Process

Published: August 31, 2014
Length: 51:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Uditha Bandara Wijerathna

Taken: Kandy Locomotive Running Shed , Sri Lanka Train : "#40 Kandy-Matara Express Train Locomotive : Class M9 866 This video was taken while the M9 locomotive is starting. It took around...


Sri Lanka - Elephants bathing in the river

Published: June 21, 2014
Length: 36:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ian Lockey

Pinnawala where the elephants in the orphanages are allowed to roam free and bathe in the river each day.


වේවැල් වියන්නෝ,Kandy Esala Perahera(The Dalada Procession of Kandy)

Published: March 03, 2014
Length: 57:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aselambw

වේවැල් වියන්නෝ,Esala Perahera Festival, Kandy, Sri Lanka.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Trinity College, Kandy

Trinity College, Kandy founded in 1872 by Anglican missionaries, is an Independent elite private boys’ school providing primary and secondary education in Sri Lanka. It is widely considered to be the premier private boys' school in Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.30015, 80.6362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1817, Educational institutions established in 1872, Private schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Kandy, Boarding schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Anglican schools in Sri Lanka, Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Calcutta, Trinity College, Kandy

A9 highway (Sri Lanka)

The A9 Highway is a 321-kilometer long highway in Sri Lanka, which connects the central city of Kandy with Jaffna, a city on the northern tip of the island.

Located at 7.29773, 80.6373 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Highways in Sri Lanka, Jaffna District, Transport in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Bogambara Prison

The Bogambara Prison is a maximum security prison and is the second largest prison in Sri Lanka. Situated in the old city of Kandy in the Central Province it was built in 1876 by the British colonial government under instructions of Inspector General Of Prisons and Police, N.R. Saunders. The oldest exciting building in world heritage city of Kandy is also inside the Bogambara Prison, and presently it is used as the Carpentry stores. Gallows were shifted from Hangman’s Hill to Bogambara in 1876.

Located at 7.29056, 80.6355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1876 establishments, Prisons in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Kandy

Bogambara Stadium

Bogambara Stadium is one of the oldest grounds in the country. It is a multi-use stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is currently used mostly for Rugby matches and hosts the games of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's.

Located at 7.2888, 80.6354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Kandy, Football venues in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Kandy

Temple of the Tooth

Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව) or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.

Located at 7.29389, 80.6386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Buddhist pilgrimages, Landmarks in Kandy, Buildings and structures in Kandy, Kingdom of Kandy

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake is a lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha of Sri Lanka next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. One such is that the small island at its center was used by the king's helm for bathing and was connected to the palace by secret tunnel.

Located at 7.3, 80.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Sri Lanka, Kandy, Kingdom of Kandy

Sri Rahula College Kandy

Sri Rahula College Kandy was established, by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by The American Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. It is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools and one of the famous Mixed Colleges in Sri Lanka. Sri Rahula College is a National School, which provides primary and secondary education.

Located at 7.29639, 80.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National schools in Sri Lanka, Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Schools in Kandy

Huduhumpola

Huduhumpola is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.28333, 80.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Mahaiyawa

Mahaiyawa is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.3, 80.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka, Kandy District

Mahanurora

Mahanurora is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.3, 80.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

1989 Temple of the Tooth attack

1989 Temple of the Tooth attack is an attack on the Temple of the Tooth Relic, located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The shrine, which is considered to be important to the Buddhists in Sri Lanka, houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha, and is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. It was attacked on 8 February 1989, allegedly by the armed cadres affiliated to Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a Marxist-Leninist Communist political party in Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.29389, 80.6386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, Riots and civil disorder in Sri Lanka, Politics of Sri Lanka, 1989 in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, 1989 crimes

1998 Temple of the Tooth attack

1998 Temple of the Tooth attack is an attack on the Temple of the Tooth Relic, located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The shrine, which is considered to be important to the Buddhists in Sri Lanka, houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha, and is also a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.

Located at 7.29389, 80.6386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1998 in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, 1998 crimes, Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Terrorism in Sri Lanka, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam attacks in Eelam War III

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Galkanda.