Talkote
in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.967 and 80.750 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 58' 0" and E 80° 45' 0"
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: 08:18 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 5:44 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

Explore Talkote

Talkote in Central Province is located in Sri Lanka about 95 mi (or 152 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital.

Local time in Talkote is now 08:18 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Talkote, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is China Bay Airport in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 km), North-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 Ancient City of Sigiriya in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), South. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Kandy, Trincomalee and Badulla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Signature by Amaya Luxury Resort

Address
6,1 mi
Kandalama
2110 Dambulla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Seerock The King's Domain

Address
2,2 mi
Indigaswewa
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Wild Grass Nature Resort

Address
3,1 mi
Kumbukkadanwala Farmhouse Road
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

Address
4,7 mi
Po Box 2 Habarana
50150 Habarana
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Paradise Resort & Spa

Address
5,6 mi
Dumbulla 21100
Dambulla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Wewa Addara

Address
1,2 mi
Kayanwala
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Wewa Addara

Address
1,9 mi
Wewa Addara - Kayanwala
21120 Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kuwera Eco Lodge

Address
2,2 mi
403/2b Udawalayagama
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


HOTEL SIGIRIYA

Address
2,2 mi
NO 01,HOTEL ROAD
21120 DAMBULLA
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


THE OTHER CORNER

Address
5,4 mi
Laksirigama, Anuradhapura Rd
50150 Habarana
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - 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 Sigiriya 1984

Published: September 24, 2011
Length: 05:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wolfgang Gegusch


Sigiriya sri lanka view from top

Published: April 21, 2014
Length: 50:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bojan Aleksic

Sigiriya Sri Lanka - view from top of sigiriya sri lanka. View from level below is on link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVPigybaPM.


Sigiriya Rock (Sri Lanka)

Published: March 09, 2014
Length: 47:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FRENDY

Before hiking up to Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka.


srigiriya nieel home stay

Published: February 22, 2014
Length: 57:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: malitha ranawaka

sigiriya neel home stay is in sigiriya. 1 night price is Rs. 3000/--. it's have wi-fi and HOT WOTER... WELCOME TO SIGIRIYA.............................


スリランカの旅 4日目 【世界遺産 シギリヤ 編-6 】 Sri Lanka 【World heritage Sigiriya -6】

Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 29:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 5_3_0_ 4_0_2

世界遺産 古代都市 シギリヤ ライオンの入口 World heritage Ancient City of Sigiriya Lion Terrace.


スリランカの旅 4日目 【世界遺産 シギリヤ 編-8 】 Sri Lanka 【World heritage Sigiriya -8】

Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 35:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 5_3_0_ 4_0_2

世界遺産 古代都市 シギリヤ 王宮跡 World heritage Ancient City of Sigiriya Royal Palace.


スリランカの旅 4日目 【世界遺産 シギリヤ 編-5 】 Sri Lanka 【World heritage Sigiriya -5】

Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 34:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 5_3_0_ 4_0_2

世界遺産 古代都市 シギリヤ 美女のフレスコ画 World heritage Ancient City of Sigiriya Frescoes-The Sigiriya Maidens.


Sri Lanka - Sigirija

Published: April 04, 2014
Length: 06:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yanco57

Sri Lanka - Sigirija, czyli "Lwia Skała", stanowisko archeologiczne, gdzie znajdują się ruiny starożytnego pałacu i twierdzy zbudowanych podczas panowania króla Kassapy (473--491) na...


Elephant Race

Published: May 03, 2013
Length: 50:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kaveen Chanuka Gunasekara

Elephant Race @ ADSTP New Year Festival at Sigiriya.


Sigirija - Lwia Skała - SriLanka

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 10:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: synajcom

Sigirija - Lwia Skała - SriLanka. Czasy świetności zamku na skale sięgają drugiej połowie V wieku n.e. gdy na Cejlonie panował król Dhatusen. Król miał dwóch synów - Mogallana...


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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.

Sigiriya

Sigiriya (Lion Rock, Sinhalese - සීගිරිය, pronounced see-gee-REE-yah) is located in the central Matale District of the Central Province, Sri Lanka in an area dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa the site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.

Located at 7.95694, 80.7597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Volcanoes of Sri Lanka, Volcanic plugs, Forts in Sri Lanka, Palaces in Sri Lanka, Rock formations, Kingdom of Kandy, Matale District, Terraced gardens

XX Bomber Command

The XX Bomber Command (XX BC) is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Far East Air Forces, based on Okinawa. It was inactivated on July 16, 1945.

Located at 7.95556, 80.7281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Intermediate combat commands of the United States Army Air Forces, Military units and formations established in 1941, World War II strategic bombing units

Daganapothaha

Daganapothaha is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.

Located at 7.98333, 80.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Nagalawewa

Nagalawewa is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.

Located at 7.96667, 80.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya (Southern Province, Sri Lanka)

Sigiriya is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.

Located at 7.95, 80.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

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