Narahenpita
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.893 and 79.876 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 53' 34" and E 79° 52' 32"
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: 11:35 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 6:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Discover Narahenpita

Narahenpita in Western Province is a town in Sri Lanka a little south-east of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Narahenpita is now 11:35 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Narahenpita, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Beira Lake Seaplane Base in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North-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 Sinharaja Forest Reserve in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Colombo, Katunayaka, Ratnapura, Kurunegala and Kandy. 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 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 53% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

32°C (90 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

32°C (90 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

COLOMBO COURT HOTEL AND SPA

Address
1,4 mi
32 Alfred House Ave
00300 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TeaTalk

Address
0,3 mi
No. 343, Park Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Monsoon Suites

Address
1,0 mi
198/7 Siriwimal Udyanaya
10100 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Pearl City Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
17, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Colombo Ceylon City Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
11, Upatissa Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Premium Upatissa Road

Address
1,4 mi
Ceylon City Hotel, No 11 Upatissa Road
00500 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Ellen's Place

Address
1,4 mi
31, Shady grove avenue,
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


D Pavilion Boutique Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
No.82 Stratford Avenue
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


The Canes Boutique Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
5 Police Park Terrace
00400 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Rooms Near Java Lounge

Address
0,3 mi
Gunaratne Mawatha No. 449/5
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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UCD Convocation Colombo 2013

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 56:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shashika Bandara

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Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 55:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ashen kadakkuttiarachchige


Hero Hunk Bikes Stunts at Colombo Motor Show 2014 - Part 2

Published: November 03, 2014
Length: 30:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Indika Uditha Kumara

This Year Colombo Motor Show Bike Stunts Performed by Hero Hunk Bikers. Performance are Awesome. This is the Second Video of this Event recording by me.


View from the hotel Sansu In Colombo, Sri Lanka

Published: July 25, 2014
Length: 11:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sin siva

It is a view from hotel "SANSU" in the suburbs of Colombo. It is the morning of summer vacation.


Rain in Colombo (2009-10-31)

Published: December 27, 2010
Length: 41:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rehman5000

This is how it rains in Colombo, Sri Lanka; starts suddenly, pours till you pee, and ends suddenly...


NITRO racing

Published: January 25, 2014
Length: 08:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shivanka de Silva

NITRO racing in Colombo.


JANU29 Blood Donation Campaign - 31.01.2015

Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Irosh Buwanayaka

Saturday - January 31, 2015 9:00am to 12:00 Noon @ National Blood Center Colombo (Narahenpita ) Contact 0711 332 332 www.facebook.com/janu29.


Service Blueprint Launch @ Havelock

Published: May 23, 2014
Length: 49:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hävëlöck Tëäm


Expo Lanka Fashion Show 2012 - Showcase the Best of Sri Lanka

Published: February 01, 2013
Length: 15:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SeraIdea Nirmana

Fashion Show - Showcase the Best of Sri Lanka At BMICH - Colombo 2012-03-09.


Survey Dept of Sri Lanka by W J K A N Prabhath

Published: June 10, 2013
Length: 36:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nishan Prabhath

This is the 3D view of Survey Department of Sri Lanka. This video created by me to welcome the Minister of land and Land development for the occasion of 210th annual celebration of the Survey...


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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.

University of Colombo

The University of Colombo (informally Colombo University or UoC) is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The oldest institution of modern higher education in Sri Lanka, it is also the largest university in the island, specialised in the fields of natural, social, and applied sciences as well as mathematics, computer sciences, and law. It is ranked among the top 10 universities in South Asia.

Located at 6.90157, 79.8596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Colombo, Educational institutions established in 1921, Universities in Sri Lanka, Universities in Colombo, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Statutory Boards of Sri Lanka

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground

The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (Sinhala: සිංහල ක්‍රිඩා සමාජ ක්‍රීඩාංගනය) is one of the most famous cricket grounds in Sri Lanka. It is the headquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket, the controlling body of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Ground often cited as the Lord's of Sri Lanka, hosting most domestic finals and one of preeminent international cricket venues. The ground staged its first test in 1984 against touring New Zealand team.

Located at 6.90592, 79.8694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Colombo, Sport in Colombo, Test cricket grounds in Sri Lanka

National Institute of Business Management (Sri Lanka)

The National Institute of Business Management (also known as NIBM) is a Sri Lankan business school. It is a collaboration with the UNDP, with the ILO functioning as the executing agency. On 1 June 1976, the Institute was incorporated as the National Institute of Business Management.

Located at 6.90611, 79.8706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Business schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1968, Education in Colombo

Isipathana Vidyalaya

Formerly known as Greenlands College, Isipathana College is a public school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1952, Schools in Colombo

Thurstan College

Thurstan College is a public school in Colombo 7 situated in Cinnamon Gardens. It is a National School, i.e. it is controlled by the Central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides both primary and secondary education.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1950, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo, 1950 establishments in Ceylon, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka

Lanka Hospitals

Lanka Hospitals, formerly known as Apollo Hospitals Colombo is a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka and is one of the largest private hospitals in the country. It is situated on Elvitigala Mawatha, also known as Baseline Road, which is a direct route from the country’s international airport. It is also only a few minutes drive from central Colombo. The hospital was commissioned in 2002 as a branch of Apollo Hospitals India.

Located at 6.88944, 79.8756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Hospitals established in 2002, Health care companies of Sri Lanka, Publicly traded companies of Sri Lanka, Private hospitals in Sri Lanka

Amal International School

Amal International School (also called and abbreviated as A.I.S. ), is a popular middle-class international school in Sri Lanka. Founded in January 1991, it was first launched as a social service project to develop and expand local English-medium studies. AIS is attended by approximately a thousand students for classes ranging from Preschool to Advanced Level. It is now one of the vast cluster of schools located in the Havelock Town region of Colombo, the commercial capital of the country.

Located at 6.88417, 79.8694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973 the convention center was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) from 1956 to 1959.

Located at 6.90167, 79.8728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Convention centres in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Government buildings in Sri Lanka

Saifee Villa

Saifee Villa (previously known as Lakshmigiri) is a bungalow at 102, Thurstan Road in Colombo, Sri Lanka. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|53|57.05|N|79|51|33.00|E| |primary |name= }}

Located at 6.89918, 79.8592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Colombo

Colombo University Observatory

The Colombo University Observatory is the astronomical observatory located at the University of Colombo. Formally the Colombo Observatory it is a permanently mounted telescope with its own observatory dome located on the university grounds next to Reid Avenue in Colombo. The observatory is used by the Mathematical and Astronomical Society. The telescope is a 12½-inch (32 cm) Newtonian reflector solidly fixed on a polar mount.

Located at 6.90143, 79.8614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Colombo, Astronomical observatories in Sri Lanka

CR & FC Grounds

Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club Grounds is a multi-purpose stadium complex located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the home ground of Caltex League side Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club and on occasion hosts concerts.

Located at 6.90028, 79.8708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Colombo, Football venues in Sri Lanka, Multi-purpose stadiums in Sri Lanka

Colombo Racecourse

Colombo Racecourse was a harness racing course in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka. In 2012 it was redeveloped as the Colombo Racecourse Sports Complex with the first International Rugby Union grounds in Sri Lanka and an upscale shopping center with restaurants. It was used as a temporary airfield durrign world war 2.

Located at 6.905, 79.8639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Colombo, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Sports venues in Colombo, Military of British Ceylon, Airports in Sri Lanka

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Narahenpita.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Narahenpitiya, Narahenpita