Keppittiyawa
in North Central Province, Sri Lanka
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China Bay Airport (58 mi) - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (88 mi)
- Kankesanturai Airport (100 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (102 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (105 mi)
- Amparai Airport (112 mi)
- Colombo Ratmalana Airport (112 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (145 mi)
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Unesco heritage, 3 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 40 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 41 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 54 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 70 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 77 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 8.368 and 80.354 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 8° 22' 5" and E 80° 21' 14"
- 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: 02:51 PM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:56 am and 6:17 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: 2024-04-20 08:25:34
Delve into Keppittiyawa
Keppittiyawa in North Central Province is located in Sri Lanka about 105 mi (or 169 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Keppittiyawa is now 02:51 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Keppittiyawa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is China Bay Airport in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 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 3 mi (or 5 km), South-East. 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: 36°C / 97 °F
| Morning Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 31°C / 88 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 42% |
| Air Pressure | 1007 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Sunday, 21st of April 2024
36°C (96 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Monday, 22nd of April 2024
36°C (97 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024
36°C (97 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Gamodh Citadel Resort
Milano Tourist Rest
Hotel Alakamanda
Vista London Palace
Crystal V Tourist Resort
Grand Crown Hotel
Vista Milano Tourist Rest
Vista Orchid Palace
Rajarata Hotel
Hotel Randiya
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Sri Lanka Anuradhapura 1984
Anuradhapura with Abhayagiri Dagaba, Sri Lanka, 2011
The first ancient capitol with the Abhayagiri Dagaba, swimming pools, elephant tubes.and some photographs more.
Jetavanaramaya ජේතවනාරාමය Anuradhapura-Sri Lanka Анурадхапура - Джетавана Дагоба
На выходе из монастырского комплекса Махавихары, состоящего из дерева Бодхи, Бронзового Дворца и Руванвели...
ruwanweli seeya in anuradhapura.AVI
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-8】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -8】
クイーンズ・パビリオン （ムーンストーン・サイト）】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Queen's Pavilion (Moonstone Site)】 World heritage Sacred City of...
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-6】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -6】
【アバヤギリ大塔】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Abhayagiri Dagoba】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
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】
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-5 】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -5】
【サマーディー仏像】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Samadhi Buddha Statur】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-11】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -11】
【スリー・マハー菩提樹】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Sri Maha Bodhi Tree】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
スリランカの旅 2日目 【世界遺産 アヌダーダプラ 編-9】 Sri Lanka Tour 【World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura -9】
【ルワンウェり・サーヤ大塔】 世界遺産 聖地アヌダーダプラ 【Ruwanweli Seya Dagoba】 World heritage Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
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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.
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.
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.
Abhayagiri vihāra
Abhayagiri vihāra is situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation. Historically it was a great monastic centre as well as a royal capital, with magnificent monasteries rising to many stories, roofed with gilt bronze or tiles of burnt clay glazed in brilliant colors.
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.
Lankarama
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa (vatadage) to cover it. The round courtyard of the stupa seems to be 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. The diameter of the stupa is 45 feet (14 m).
Thanthirimale
Thanthirimale is an old village in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 40 km north west of the Anuradhapura city. Thanthirimale is known for the ancient Buddhist temple situated in a nearby rock covered area. The temple and the junction appears to be most important centre in the village. This temple has historical value. When the Sri Maha Bodhi was brought from India to Sri Lanka, one night along the way the pot containing the sapling was kept at Thanthirimale.
Abhayavapi
Abhayavapi or commonly Abhaya Wewa is a lake built by King Pandukabhaya who ruled in Anuradhapura from 437 BC to 367 BC, after constructing the city. This is now popularly known as Basawakkulama tank which is not the original name.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Keppittiyawa.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Keppitiyawa, Keppittiyawa
