Heerassagala
in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.271 and 80.618 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 16' 16" and E 80° 37' 3"
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: 06:36 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 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

Explore Heerassagala

Heerassagala in Central Province is a city in Sri Lanka about 58 mi (or 93 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital.

Local time in Heerassagala is now 06:36 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Heerassagala, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km), West. 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 Kandy in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), North-East. 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: Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Ratnapura and Katunayaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 21%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 22% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

32°C (90 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

32°C (89 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, calm, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Earl's Regent Kandy

Address
1,0 mi
40/1, Deveni Rajasinghe Mawatha
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Amaya Hills

Address
0,4 mi
Heerassagala no. 16
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Kandy City Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
No.37 Yatinuwara Street
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Pranobaa Homestay

Address
2,0 mi
Pranobaa Home Stay, No. 8/30
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Heaven Seven Kandy

Address
1,9 mi
No. 8/25, Sangaraja road
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Kandy Supreme Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
63 Rajapihila Mawatha,
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Tree Breeze Inn

Address
1,7 mi
No.15, Veediyabandara Patu Maga
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Hotel Hill Top

Address
1,5 mi
200/21 Bahirawakanda, Peradeniya Road
20000 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Oak Ray CIty Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
291, Peradeniya Rd
20000 Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Theva Residency

Address
1,2 mi
11/B5/10-1, 6th Lane Off Upper Tank Road
Kandy
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Train Colombo - Kandy, Sri Lanka

Published: February 20, 2011
Length: 01:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dx7388

Recorded in the Intercity train Colombo - Kandy and in some streets of Kandy.


Kandy Esala Perahara

Published: August 15, 2008
Length: 56:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anton jagath perera

The most mesmerising cultural pageant, one of its kind in the world! More than 100 elephants draped in colorful finery will lead thousands of devotees in 10 days (From 07th August 2008...


Im botanischen Garten Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) // Botanic Garden Peradeniya

Published: August 05, 2012
Length: 14:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dejan Milosavljevic

Wer nach Sri Lanka fährt, der muß unbedingt den botanischen Garten von Peradeniya (nähe Kandy) besuchen. Neben zahlreichen tropischen Pflanzen und der Orchideensammlung, gibt es auch ...


Superconductivity - Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake - SSP2012

Published: January 08, 2013
Length: 19:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IFS Kandy

Superconductivity lecture delivered by Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake at the School Science Programme 2012.


Hantana The World's End

Published: October 03, 2011
Length: 15:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Charith Gunarathna

http://charithmania.blogspot.com/ Just captured this from the Top of the Hantana Mountain... Nice view... No words to express the Feeling & beauty of nature.


Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka HD

Published: August 11, 2012
Length: 42:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dana Tomeckova

http://www.hoya.sk/rady-a-tipy/1408-historia-kraovskych-botanickych-zahrad-v-peradeniya ttp://www.hoya.sk/rady-a-tipy/1401-sri-lanka.


Dino Hunts... Episode #1

Published: December 15, 2012
Length: 32:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RSRSCHILLI

This video was made by the members of RSRSCHILLI, along with the help of Fraps and JPOG (Jurassic Park Operation Genesis - the game). This is about four adventurers going to a lost land to...


Abend-Perahera 1982

Published: June 18, 2011
Length: 39:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teutovideo

Jährliche Esala Perahera in Kandy/SriLanka. Findet eine Woche lang abendlich statt, dann einmal am Tage.Der grösste Elefant trägt eine Reliquie (Zahn) Buddhas.Aufgezeichnet 1982.


Botanická zahrada Royal Botanic Gardens - Peradeniya Kandy Sri Lanka

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 37:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Albert Höfer

V téhle botanické zahradě najdete snad všechny rostliny, které na Sri Lance rostou. Je to tu příjemné a určitě tu můžete strávit několik hodin a nebudete se nudit. Na druhou stranu...


The Sri Lanka LPFN Focal Landscape Dialogue

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 02:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LandscapesPFN

Duncan Hunter of UNEP/FAO/GEF program Biodiversity for Food and Nature (BFN), Dr. N.P.G. Pushpakamura of the World Agroforestry Centre, Raffaela Kozar of EcoAgriculture Partners, and Sarath...


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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.

Peradeniya

Peradeniya is a suburb of the city of Kandy, about 50,000 inhabitants in Sri Lanka. It is situated on the A1 main road, just a few kilometres west of Kandy city centre. Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a slope of the Mahaweli river and attracts many visitors from Sri Lanka as well as from abroad.

Located at 7.26667, 80.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kandy District, Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Battle of Gannoruwa

The Battle of Gannoruwa was a battle of the Sinhalese–Portuguese War fought in 1638 between the occupying Portuguese forces and the Sinhalese King's army at Gannoruwa in the District of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Portuguese had attempted three times without success to capture the Kingdom of Kandy, in order to bring the entire country under their rule. In 1635, Rajasinghe II became the king of Kandy and started negotiations with the Dutch to obtain their help in driving out the Portuguese.

Located at 7.27951, 80.6018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Early Modern era, Battles involving Sri Lanka, Battles involving Portugal, Conflicts in 1638, Military history of Sri Lanka, Kingdom of Kandy, Wars involving Sri Lanka

Getembe

Getembe is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.26667, 80.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Getambe

Getambe is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.26667, 80.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Halmehikandura

Halmehikandura is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.26667, 80.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Huduhumpola

Huduhumpola is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.28333, 80.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Dodanwela

Nuwara Dodanwela is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.28333, 80.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Dodanwala

Nuwara Dodanwala is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.28333, 80.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

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