Pankulama
in North Central Province, Sri Lanka
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China Bay Airport (55 mi) - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (90 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (99 mi)
- Kankesanturai Airport (100 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (107 mi)
- Amparai Airport (110 mi)
- Colombo Ratmalana Airport (113 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (143 mi)
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Unesco heritage, 3 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 38 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 40 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 76 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 8.375 and 80.398 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 8° 22' 28" and E 80° 23' 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: 06:12 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:03 am and 5:46 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.850 and -91.033 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santo Tomas - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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 Pankulama
Pankulama in North Central Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 107 mi (or 172 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Time in Pankulama is now 06:12 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Pankulama, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is China Bay Airport in a distance of 55 mi (or 88 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 Anuradhapura in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South. 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: Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Kandy and Katunayaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F
| Morning Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
| Night Temperature | 23°C / 74 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 3% |
| Air Humidity | 76% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
23°C (73 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Indika Lake Resort
Gamodh Citadel Resort
Vista Nivahana Holiday
Hotel Alakamanda
Vista London Palace
Grand Crown Hotel
Crystal V Tourist Resort
Hotel Heladiv
Vista Orchid Palace
Vista Milano Tourist Rest
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Anuradhapura with Abhayagiri Dagaba, Sri Lanka, 2011
The first ancient capitol with the Abhayagiri Dagaba, swimming pools, elephant tubes.and some photographs more.
Jetavanaramaya ජේතවනාරාමය Anuradhapura-Sri Lanka Анурадхапура - Джетавана Дагоба
На выходе из монастырского комплекса Махавихары, состоящего из дерева Бодхи, Бронзового Дворца и Руванвели...
ruwanweli seeya in anuradhapura.AVI
sinhala traditional sport event, relevent sinhala aluth awrudu season (new year)
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-8】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -8】
クイーンズ・パビリオン （ムーンストーン・サイト）】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Queen's Pavilion (Moonstone Site)】 World heritage Sacred City of...
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-6】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -6】
【アバヤギリ大塔】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Abhayagiri Dagoba】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-1 】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -1】
世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ イスルムニヤ精舎 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura Isurumuniya Vihara.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-5 】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -5】
【サマーディー仏像】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Samadhi Buddha Statur】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-11】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -11】
【スリー・マハー菩提樹】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Sri Maha Bodhi Tree】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-9】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -9】
【ルワンウェり・サーヤ大塔】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Ruwanweli Seya Dagoba】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-10】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -10】
【ルワンウェり・サーヤ大塔】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Ruwanweli Seya Dagoba】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
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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.
Jetavanaramaya
The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, located in the ruins of Jetavana Monastery in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Mahasena (273-301 AD) initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of Mahavihara. His son Maghavanna I completed the construction of the stupa. A part of a sash or belt tied by the Buddha is believed to be the relic that is enshrined here.
Ruwanwelisaya
The Ruwanmalisaya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was built by King Dutugemunu c. 140 B.C. , who became lord of all Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elara, was defeated. It is also known as Mahathupa, Swarnamali Chaitya, \tSuvarnamali Mahaceti and Rathnamali Dagaba.
Thuparamaya
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism.
Lovamahapaya
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruvanveliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles. In ancient times, the building included the refectory and the uposathagara (Uposatha house). There was also a simamalake where the Sangha assembled on Poya days to recite the sutra of the confessional.
Abhayagiri vihāra
Abhayagiri vihāra is situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation. Historically it was a great monastic centre as well as a royal capital, with magnificent monasteries rising to many stories, roofed with gilt bronze or tiles of burnt clay glazed in brilliant colors.
Lankarama
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa (vatadage) to cover it. The round courtyard of the stupa seems to be 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. The diameter of the stupa is 45 feet (14 m).
Thanthirimale
Thanthirimale is an old village in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 40 km north west of the Anuradhapura city. Thanthirimale is known for the ancient Buddhist temple situated in a nearby rock covered area. The temple and the junction appears to be most important centre in the village. This temple has historical value. When the Sri Maha Bodhi was brought from India to Sri Lanka, one night along the way the pot containing the sapling was kept at Thanthirimale.
Abhayavapi
Abhayavapi or commonly Abhaya Wewa is a lake built by King Pandukabhaya who ruled in Anuradhapura from 437 BC to 367 BC, after constructing the city. This is now popularly known as Basawakkulama tank which is not the original name.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Pankulama.
