Mahaiyawa
in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.305 and 80.632 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 18' 17" and E 80° 37' 54"
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: 03:57 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 5:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Mahaiyawa

Mahaiyawa in Central Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 60 mi (or 96 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital town.

Time in Mahaiyawa is now 03:57 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Mahaiyawa, 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 84 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 2 km), South-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are 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: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

21°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Grand Kandyan

Address
0,4 mi
89/10, Lady Gordon's Drive
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Tree Breeze Inn

Address
0,8 mi
No.15, Veediyabandara Patu Maga
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Kandy City Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
No.37 Yatinuwara Street
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Hill Top

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

Time Information

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


Heaven Seven Kandy

Address
1,2 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
0,9 mi
D S Senanayake Veediya
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Casamara

Address
0,9 mi
No.12, Kotugodella Veediya
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Kandy Supreme Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
63 Rajapihila Mawatha,
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Spica Holiday Home

Address
0,2 mi
77/5 Sri Dhamma Siddhi Mawatha
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Kandy Mountain

Address
0,7 mi
Kandy Mountain Hotel
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon,Kandy Town:Visit of a covered market (02)

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 40:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

Speed visit of a covered market square in Kandy: (This is a quick overview to show the entire complex in a rush). Kandy Town infos: (Sinhala: මහ නුවර maha nuvara, pronounced [mahaˈnuʋ...


Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Sri Lanka

Published: October 01, 2012
Length: 30:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PL Tours Travels

PL Tours and Travels: 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...


Kandy Perahera 2014

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 33:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PL Tours Travels

Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth of Lord Buddha) is the grand festival of the month of August held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August...


Esala Perahera Elephants Bathing - Sri Dalada Maligawa Kandy

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 22:54 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Charith Gunarathna

Life Blogger Charith Gunarathna http://charithmania.blogspot.com/


Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon, Kandy : Tuk Tuk ride through City Center

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 17:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

Three Wheeler ride through the streets of the Kandy City Center. These little vehicles are used all over the island and perform as inexpensive taxi cabs also known as "Tuk Tuk". An auto rickshaw...


Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon, Kandy : Streetlife in the City Center (01)

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 02:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

Snapshot View of one of the streets in the Kandy City Center. Kandy: (Sinhala: මහ නුවර maha nuvara, pronounced [mahaˈnuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி kaṇṭi, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi...


Sri Lanka,ශ්‍රී ලංකා,Ceylon, Kandy : Umbrella Repair Man

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 06:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NickVenture1

A man sitting on the side walk of one of the main streets in Kandy Center is repairing umbrellas. During the more rainy season his skills are in increased demand and anyhow in Sri Lanka people...


Sri Lanka Part 2

Published: November 01, 2008
Length: 35:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sailbirdie

Second part of a week trip to Sri Lanka in February 2003.


Last day of our loving Physics class

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 21:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Navod Kiriwaththuduwa

It was not just a physics class, university it self for us. you were not just a teacher, a god for us. long live our dear loving Nimal Hettiarachchi sir. - 2014 A/L Batch.


Vengeance is not Our's, It's God's Declamation

Published: November 22, 2012
Length: 55:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: menemisjane

In Celebration of 'English Week", students were given a piece to recite.. Here's Eirene's interpretation of "Vengeance is not Our's, It's God's" declamation piece.. Taken this Nov.22nd of 2012.


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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 0 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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1876 establishments, Prisons 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 0 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

Mahaiyawa

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

Located at 7.3, 80.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Nittawela

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

Located at 7.31667, 80.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Siyambalagastenna

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

Located at 7.31667, 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 Mahaiyawa.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mahaiyawa