Rattanapitiya
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.848 and 79.911 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 50' 52" and E 79° 54' 40"
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: 03:54 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 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 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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Touring Rattanapitiya

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

Time in Rattanapitiya is now 03:54 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Rattanapitiya, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Colombo Ratmalana Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South-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 50 mi (or 81 km), South-East. 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: 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 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Very heavy rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

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

Monday, 29th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ZEN Rooms Lake Road

Address
0,5 mi
No 27/2 O P Perera Mawatha
10290 Boralesgamuwa
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Rooms Nawala Junction

Address
3,0 mi
Monsoon Suites, 198/7 Siriwimal Udyanaya
10100 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Prestige Court

Address
3,3 mi
47 Station Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Mount Bay Guest House

Address
3,3 mi
26/11 De Saram Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


D Pavilion Boutique Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
No.82 Stratford Avenue
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Rooms College Avenue

Address
3,2 mi
30 College Av
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Kingston

Address
3,2 mi
49, Hotel Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Rooms Mt. Lavinia Beach

Address
3,2 mi
Blue Seas Guest House
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Vista Mount Lavinia Homestay

Address
3,1 mi
17/ 7, Off De Saram Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 11:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Hotel 12

Address
3,1 mi
Hotel 12, No. 12, Hotel Road
10370 Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Wijayarama Raja Maha Viharaya

Published: June 04, 2014
Length: 55:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Danula Wickramaarachchi

This temple was built by King Parakramabahu The 6th in 1418 AD. The subjugation of the maritime provinces by the Portuguese in the latter part of the 17th century and consequent loss of royal...


Pup tries to walk with a little help

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 52:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Noël N

My cousin's son visited us recently. Among all of us, Puff was the most excited to see him.


Building For Rent Nugegoda - www.ADSking.lk

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ADS king lk

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Published: January 08, 2015
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Gammaduwa - Trailer

Published: March 14, 2015
Length: 27:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Danula Wickramaarachchi

In ancient times of Sri Lanka, if an individual or a family is not doing well, the village-folk believe that it's because that person or the family is being harassed by unseen hands. A 'thovil'...


Gammaduwa - Full Video

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 38:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Danula Wickramaarachchi

In ancient times of Sri Lanka, if an individual or a family is not doing well, the village-folk believe that it's because that person or the family is being harassed by unseen hands. A 'thovil'...


3L LED ZONE

Published: June 01, 2013
Length: 27:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dinesh Nalin

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Salon Dhammi

Published: January 15, 2014
Length: 14:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sanroo St Maharagama

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New House for Rent Boralesgamuwa - www.ADSking.lk

Published: January 07, 2015
Length: 00:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ADS king lk

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Katina Perahera 2014

Published: October 12, 2014
Length: 39:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Danula Wickramaarachchi

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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.

Lotus Grove

Lotus Grove is an enclosed housing complex in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia which is a suburb just south of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Lotus Grove population numbers about 482 adults and children (as of a 2004 census), living in the complex consisting of 148 houses.

Located at 6.84455, 79.8794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Sri Lanka

Ratmalana Airport

Ratmalana Airport (Currently known as Colombo City Airport), formally known as Colombo Airport, is one of the two international airports serving the city of Colombo, the other is Bandaranaike International Airport. It's also a major domestic airport and military base in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was once Colombo's sole international airport before the construction of Bandaranaike International Airport in the 1960s.

Located at 6.82199, 79.8862 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Air Force bases, Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, Tamil: ஸ்ரீ ஜயவர்தனபுர பல்கலைக்கழகம்) is a university in Sri Lanka. It is in Gangodawila, Nugegoda, near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital city. It was formed in 1958 out of the Vidyodaya Pirivena, a Buddhist educational centre.

Located at 6.85325, 79.9028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Sri Lanka, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1958, Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Statutory Boards of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Pannipitiya

Pannipitiya is a suburb of colombo city. It is an area in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Pannipitiya is subdivided into a number of smaller areas.

Located at 6.85, 79.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Colombo District

Anula Vidyalaya

Anula Vidyalaya, Colombo is the biggest Buddhist school in South Asia, established in 1941 by Dr. E. W. Adikaram with 38 students and five teachers. The school now has a student body of over 5,000 girls. The Principal and the staff guide the pupils on the Buddhist principles of non-violence, self discipline and selfless service. The objective of the founder and the vision of the school is to mould the children into Perfect Ladies in every aspect.

Located at 6.86667, 79.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1941, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

Yachting Association of Sri Lanka

The Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL) is a yacht club in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was formerly known as Colombo Sailing Club. This club has seen its activity much reduced during the past three decades owing to the civil war in the island. Even so the YASL manages to organize regattas regularly, like the Janashanthi Sailing Nationals. In July 2004 the Yachting Asoociation of Sri Lanka revived the Tri-nation Regatta, in which yachts from India and Pakistan compete with local yachts.

Located at 6.87917, 79.8917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Members of the International Sailing Federation, , Clubs and societies in Sri Lanka, Sports governing bodies in Sri Lanka

Colombo South International College

Colombo South International College (a.k.a. CSI College) is a private international school located in Kalubowila, Western Province Sri Lanka The medium of instruction is English with students ranging from nursery to high school. In the senior school, the classes prepare students for the Local Ordinary (O) Level and Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A2) Level examinations.

Located at 6.86653, 79.8801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka

St. Joseph's Boys' College, Nugegoda

St. Joseph's Boys' College is a distinguished boys only primary to secondary (inclusive) school in the Nugegoda Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1953.

Located at 6.87204, 79.8908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1953, Educational institutions established in the 1950s

Popular in vicinity

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