Ponnarankulama
in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.333 and 80.417 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 19' 59" and E 80° 25' 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: 08:31 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 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

Discover Ponnarankulama

Ponnarankulama in North Central Province is a place in Sri Lanka about 104 mi (or 168 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Ponnarankulama is now 08:31 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Ponnarankulama, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is China Bay Airport in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 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 2 mi (or 4 km), 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: Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Trincomalee, Kandy and Katunayaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 56%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Indika Lake Resort

Address
2,2 mi
Kandy Road
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Ceylan Lodge

Address
0,1 mi
4c/2 Harischandra Mawatha
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Grand Crown Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
No: 891 , Freeman Mawatha
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Nivahana Holiday

Address
3,5 mi
Nivahana Holiday Residence
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Orchid Palace

Address
3,0 mi
Hotel Orchid Palace-
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Heladiv

Address
2,4 mi
76, 4th Lane, Kandy Road
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Alakamanda

Address
1,7 mi
No11, Nagasena Mawatha
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Randiya

Address
0,2 mi
394/19A, Mudhitha Mawatha
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista London Palace

Address
1,2 mi
London Palace - 1191/29/1
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Crystal V Tourist Resort

Address
1,1 mi
618/66/E, Buddhagaya Mawatha
50000 Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Sri Lanka Anuradhapura 1984

Published: September 23, 2011
Length: 11:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wolfgang Gegusch


Anuradhapura with Abhayagiri Dagaba, Sri Lanka, 2011

Published: October 04, 2011
Length: 11:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wolf

The first ancient capitol with the Abhayagiri Dagaba, swimming pools, elephant tubes.and some photographs more.


Jetavanaramaya ජේතවනාරාමය Anuradhapura-Sri Lanka Анурадхапура - Джетавана Дагоба

Published: August 06, 2014
Length: 33:56 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Олег Саврасов

На выходе из монастырского комплекса Махавихары, состоящего из дерева Бодхи, Бронзового Дворца и Руванвели...


ruwanweli seeya in anuradhapura.AVI

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 42:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: janaka abeysinghe

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-1 】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -1】

Published: May 10, 2014
Length: 06:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 5_3_0_ 4_0_2

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-3 】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -3】

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 53:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 5_3_0_ 4_0_2

世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ クッタム・ポクナ(ツイン・ポンズ) World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura Kuttam Pokuna(Twin Ponds)


Monkeys in temple, Srilanka 2009

Published: December 28, 2009
Length: 16:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: corterius000

Monkeys eating sperm after doing it in the most sacred dagoba in Srilanka.


LTTE ATTACK ON SRI MAHA BODIYA Sri Lanka 1985 (Remake)

Published: January 16, 2009
Length: 45:19 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Daljith Madushanka Kuruppu

This is a react of wat has done by LTTE in 1985 while attacking our sacred Si Maha Bodhiya.. The attack resulted in 229 innocent civilian deaths including 17monks, 21 nuns,52 children, 41 women...


スコールで雨宿りする可愛いスリランカの子供達

Published: May 01, 2014
Length: 32:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 5_3_0_ 4_0_2

The children of lovely Sri Lanka who shelter under a squall from the rain.


Drunk People

Published: September 07, 2013
Length: 35:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thilina Amarawansha

Funny Drunk man.


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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.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a Sacred Fig tree in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Bodhi tree Sri Maha Bodhi at Bodh Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.

Located at 8.34472, 80.3967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anuradhapura, Individual trees, Buddhist art and culture, Buddhist pilgrimages, History of Buddhism, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka

SLAF Anuradhapura

SLAF Anuradhapura is a Sri Lanka Air Force base located near the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.

Located at 8.30139, 80.4283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Air Force bases, Buildings and structures in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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.

Located at 8.35167, 80.4036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stupas, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Stupas in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka

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.

Located at 8.35, 80.3964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stupas in Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Stupas in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka

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.

Located at 8.35528, 80.3961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stupas in Anuradhapura, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Stupas in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka

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.

Located at 8.34611, 80.3975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka

Mirisawetiya Vihara

The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood.

Located at 8.345, 80.3889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stupas in Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, Stupas in Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Dakkhina Stupa

Dakkhina Stupa also called Dakkhina Tupa is a 2nd century BC structure. This structure currently identified as a Buddhist stupa, but considered until the mid-1800s CE as Elara Sohona, the tomb of 2nd century BCE Tamil king Elara, who invaded Sri Lanka from the Chola Kingdom, in the Tamil country and ruled in Anurahapura.

Located at 8.34111, 80.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stupas in Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka

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