High Forest Town
in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.056 and 80.822 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 3' 21" and E 80° 49' 20"
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: 08:26 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 5:45 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

Delve into High Forest Town

High Forest Town in Central Province is located in Sri Lanka about 67 mi (or 108 km) east of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Current time in High Forest Town is now 08:26 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to High Forest Town, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Amparai Airport in a distance of 58 mi (or 94 km), East. 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 21 mi (or 33 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 18%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Heritance Tea Factory

Address
4,6 mi
Kandapola
22200 Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Cottage by Jetwing

Address
6,6 mi
No. 10, Lady McCollum Drive
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Scottish Planter Glendevon Bungalow

Address
2,5 mi
Kandapola Road
Ragala
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Queensburry City Hotel

Address
6,7 mi
16, Chapel St
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Hill Club

Address
7,1 mi
29 Grand Hotel Road
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Eeescart Resort

Address
7,0 mi
259/21, Kandy Road, Bambarakele
22200 Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


New Tour Inn

Address
6,9 mi
22, Park Rd
22200 Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Midky Hotel

Address
6,9 mi
405 Kandy Road, Bambarakele
22200 Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 06:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


New Nuwara Eliya Inn

Address
6,8 mi
24, Kandy Rd
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Cottage 42

Address
6,8 mi
Old Uda Pussellawa Rd 42
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Eco-Tourism at Jetwing St. Andrews Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka - Part 2

Published: May 11, 2010
Length: 15:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jetwing Hotels

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Published: June 02, 2010
Length: 05:40 min
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Eduucation Trip 2013

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Length: 29:25 min
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Education Trip 2013.


Nanavira Hamuduru - Part 2

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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.

Ambetenna

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

Located at 7.06667, 80.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ampitigoda

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

Located at 7.06667, 80.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Attanakumbura

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

Located at 7.08333, 80.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ehalagastenna

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

Located at 7.08333, 80.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Yatiwella

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

Located at 7.08333, 80.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ketayapatana

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

Located at 7.05, 80.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Padiyapelella

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

Located at 7.08333, 80.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya District

Wetagepota

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

Located at 7.08333, 80.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

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