Gedigaswalana
in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.992 and 80.758 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 59' 30" and E 80° 45' 29"
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: 11:05 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:06 am and 6:17 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Gedigaswalana

Gedigaswalana in Central Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 96 mi (or 155 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital place.

Time in Gedigaswalana is now 11:05 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Gedigaswalana, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is China Bay Airport in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 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 3 mi (or 5 km), South. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, 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: 35°C / 94 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 32% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

35°C (96 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

37°C (98 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

34°C (92 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Seerock The King's Domain

Address
0,9 mi
Indigaswewa
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

Address
3,0 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


Wild Grass Nature Resort

Address
5,0 mi
Kumbukkadanwala Farmhouse Road
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Kuwera Eco Lodge

Address
1,2 mi
403/2b Udawalayagama
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Wewa Addara

Address
3,0 mi
Kayanwala
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


HOTEL SIGIRIYA

Address
3,2 mi
NO 01,HOTEL ROAD
21120 DAMBULLA
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Wewa Addara

Address
3,6 mi
Wewa Addara - Kayanwala
21120 Sigiriya
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


THE OTHER CORNER

Address
3,8 mi
Laksirigama, Anuradhapura Rd
50150 Habarana
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Sungreen Resort & Spa

Address
4,0 mi
Laksirigama, Puwakpitiya
50150 Habarana
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Nice Place Bungalows

Address
7,3 mi
Inamaluwa
21120 Dambulla
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Вершина горы возле Сигирии Pidurangala Cave. Шри-Ланка (Sigiriya Vava, Sri-Lanka)

Published: March 29, 2015
Length: 27:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Алексей Поддубный

Приехав в Сигирию, мы узнали, что подъем стоит аж 30$, поэтому мы забрались на вторую скалу напротив Сигирии...


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Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 25:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sabukeralam sabuyohannan


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.


Sigiriya Góra na Sri Lance

Published: February 21, 2011
Length: 06:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: eswinoujscie

Sigiriya Góra na Sri Lance.


Incentive Travel - Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 53:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nowak Adventure Travel

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SRI LANKA SIRIGIRIYA HISTORICAL PALACE SITE travelviews 959 by sabukeralam & travelviewsonline

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 24:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sabukeralam sabuyohannan

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SRI LANKA SIRIGIRIYA HISTORICAL PALACE SITE travelviews 964 by sabukeralam & travelviewsonline

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 19:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sabukeralam sabuyohannan

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SRI LANKA SIRIGIRIYA HISTORICAL PALACE SITE travelviews 954 by sabukeralam & travelviewsonline

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sabukeralam sabuyohannan

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SRI LANKA SIRIGIRIYA HISTORICAL PALACE SITE travelviews 963 by sabukeralam & travelviewsonline

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 25:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sabukeralam sabuyohannan


travel Sri lanka - Sigiriya

Published: January 23, 2019
Length: 57:27 min
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Author: Love the World

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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 2 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 3 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

Habarana

Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The city is famed for its chain of high class tourist resorts. Habarana is a popular tourist destination for safari lovers as it is the starting point for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants. Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city.

Located at 8.03333, 80.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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 2 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 3 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 Gedigaswalana.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gedigaswelana, Gedigaswalana