Galhena
in Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Colombo Ratmalana Airport (26 mi) - Beira Lake Seaplane Base (34 mi)
- Koggala Airport (39 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (51 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (86 mi)
- Amparai Airport (127 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (128 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (144 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 34 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 35 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 88 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 107 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 115 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 122 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.457 and 79.998 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 27' 24" and E 79° 59' 51"
- 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: 03:23 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:59 am and 5:49 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 Galhena
Galhena in Western Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 34 mi (or 55 km) south of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Time in Galhena is now 03:23 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Galhena, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Colombo Ratmalana Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. 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 Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 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: Ratnapura, Galle, Colombo, Katunayaka and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F
| Morning Temperature | 25°C / 78 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 29°C / 83 °F |
| Night Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 29% |
| Air Humidity | 67% |
| Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Friday, 15th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
29°C (85 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Vivanta By Taj Bentota
SAMAN VILLAS-BENTOTA
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Eden Resort & Spa
Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Bougainvilla
Haus Berlin Bentota
Roy Villa Beach Hotel
Induruwa Beach Resort
Vista Wasana Beach Hotel
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Sri Lanka: Club Bentota
The Club Bentota may be found on Paradise Island, a peninsula off the Bentota shores. With the Bentota Ganga (River) on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other the former Robinson Club is...
Ventura Beach Bentota/ Aluthgama
Aluthgama - Fähre zum Club Bentota
Die Fähre vom Club Bentota ( Sri-Lanka , Westküste , Aluthgama ) überquert den Bentota Fluss nach einem Fahrplan. Auch die überdachten Langboote nehmen Touristen - Angestellte mit und...
Urlaub Sri Lanka: 4* Hotel Club Bentota
http://www.reisedoktor.com/hotels/asien/bentota-club-sri-lanka/ auf Visite in Asien: 4* Club Bentota.
Luba at Club Bentota - The Legend!
Jag skapade det här videoklippet med YouTubes videoredigerare (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
Ride The BENTOTA River (PSYCHROLOG)
Crazy rides on the Bentota River in South-West Sri Lanka Filmed ca. 1991 by PSYCHROLOG.
Aluthgama - Fischfalle oder Wasserspiel
Ein kleines Rinnsal zweigt vom Bentota Fluss ( Sri-Lanka ; Westküste ) durch den Ort Aluthgama . Ein durchdachte Holzkonstruktion stand in den kleinen Rinnsal , um etwa Fische zu fangen ?...
3 Phase Electrical wiring installation in buliding 12
MJM Suhair no 71/B Mosque Road Beruwala 0774010947.
3 Phase Electrical wiring installation in buliding 8
MJM suahir No 71.B mosque Road beruwala 0774010947.
3 Phase Electrical wiring installation in buliding 1
M.J.M suhair no 71/B mosque Road Beruwala 0774010947.
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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.
Bentota
Bentota is a town in Sri Lanka,located on the southern tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province, about 7–8 kilometres ( ) south of Beruwala on the A2 highway. Its population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000. The name comes from a mythical story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called Bem ruled this river (tota = river bank).
Bentota River Airport
Bentota River Airport is an airport in Bentota, Sri Lanka.
Obadawatta
Obadawatta is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Galhena.
