Getamune
in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.883 and 81.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 52' 59" and E 81° 5' 59"
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: 02:09 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 6:14 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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Touring Getamune

Getamune in North Central Province is a town located in Sri Lanka about 108 mi (or 174 km) north-east of Colombo, the country's capital place.

Time in Getamune is now 02:09 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Getamune, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Batticaloa Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 67 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 Ancient City of Polonnaruwa in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), West. 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: Trincomalee, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala and Badulla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 36°C / 97 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 62% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

36°C (97 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

37°C (99 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

36°C (97 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Vista Indra Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
Behind The Chaminda Learners
51000 Polonnaruwa
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Published: November 22, 2013
Length: 35:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Henk Sebregts

Video with images of ancient monuments in Polonnaruwa a former capital of the Sinhalese kingdom in the northeast plain of central Sri Lanka. South of the ancient city wall is a water reservoir...


World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka - Polonnaruwa -

Published: August 09, 2009
Length: 40:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: vansespeiris

The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once...


Globe International Computers Polonnaruwa

Published: June 05, 2013
Length: 44:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sarath Divisekara

All kind of Computers & Accessories. Whole Sale and End User. 0772445798 0722445798 Sarath Bandara Divisekara.


Gal viharaya Polonnaruwa ポロンナルワ スリランカ世界遺産、遺跡

Published: May 06, 2011
Length: 32:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: modhaju

スリランカ旅行なら http://www.abclanka.net ポロンナルワは スリランカ北中部州にある古都。1017年から1255年までスリランカの首都であった。 Gal...


Monkeys in Polonnaruwa Ancient City, SRI LANKA

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 23:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sergius Pedde

Polonnaruwa, March-2014.


Polonnaruwa

Published: October 03, 2011
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hansueli Holzer

Polonnaruwa ist eine Ruinenstadt des alten singhalesischen Reiches mit Tempeln und Palästen.


City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 2011

Published: October 05, 2011
Length: 03:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wolf

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura. After over 1000 years the visitor can see the ruins of an ancient dynasty.


Globe International Computers Polonnaruwa

Published: June 05, 2013
Length: 49:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sarath Divisekara

All kind of Computers & Accessories. Whole Sale and End User. 0772445798 0722445798 Sarath Bandara Divisekara.


Buddha Seema Pasada, Polonnaruwa

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 44:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yulia Mahatma

Зал торжеств монастырских собраний когда-то возвышался над землёй на 12 этажей-ярусов. До наших дней сохрани...


The Royal Palace at Polonnarwua - Sri Lanka, Asia

Published: August 19, 2013
Length: 06:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Davidsbeenhere

http://davidsbeenhere.com David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and must visit destinations of the country of Sri Lanka. Join David as he tours around the Royal Palace at Polonnaruwa,...


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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.

Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara

Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is situated 16 kilometres south east of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The Dimbulagala range houses a number of caves cut into the rock with Brahmi inscriptions over their drip ledges. This forest hermitage of medieval times and holy abode since time immemorial, home to some of the most valued fragments of early frescoes was called the Gunners Quoin by the British.

Located at 7.86667, 81.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Sri Lanka, Cave temples of Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gatamune, Getamune