Rupavahini
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.901 and 79.866 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 54' 2" and E 79° 51' 58"
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: 05:35 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 5:55 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Rupavahini

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

Local time in Rupavahini is now 05:35 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Rupavahini, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Beira Lake Seaplane Base in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 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 55 mi (or 88 km), South-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: 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: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 10th of December 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 11th of December 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 12th of December 2024

27°C (81 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

COLOMBO COURT HOTEL AND SPA

Address
0,7 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


Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Address
1,0 mi
65 Rosmead Place
00700 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo

Address
1,0 mi
Marine Drive (Kollupitiya)10th Lane, No.24
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:55 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Saladura Villa

Address
0,2 mi
15/4, Malalasekera Place
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Zylan Luxury Villa

Address
1,1 mi
115, Rosmead Place
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZEN Premium Upatissa Road

Address
1,0 mi
Ceylon City Hotel, No 11 Upatissa Road
00500 Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


TeaTalk

Address
1,0 mi
No. 343, Park Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


Colombo Ceylon City Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
11, Upatissa Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


City Breeze By Amaranta

Address
1,0 mi
562, Lower Bagatale Road
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

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


ZenRooms Havelock Town

Address
1,0 mi
Skelton Road No 14/1
00500 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.


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...


Storm approaching Colombo (2010-11-29)

Published: December 27, 2010
Length: 02:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rehman5000

Storm approaching Colombo, Sri Lanka.


Two spoons of creativity: Asela De Silva at TEDxColombo

Published: October 08, 2013
Length: 11:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TEDx Talks

Asela De Silva speaking on the topic "Two spoons of creativity" at TEDxColombo on the 5th of September 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka He is a day dreamer by profession. He currently works at JWT...


Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources - Eng. (Prof.) E O E Pereira Memorial Lecture - 2014

Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 22:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JLanka Technologies

This video was created by J Lanka Technologies as the video sponsor at the annual IESL "Professor E.O.E Pereira Memorial Lecture" held on Friday, 12th September, 2014 at the Wimalasurendra...


UCSC Freshers Welcome 2012 - 05

Published: January 01, 2014
Length: 40:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UCSC Api

UCSC Freshers Welcome 2012 - Held 9th of June 2012.


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.

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Colombo, Sport in Colombo, Test cricket grounds in Sri Lanka

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 0 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 0 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

Bandaranayake College

Bandaranayake College Gampaha was founded in September 1918. It is considered to be the leading Public School in Gampaha. It is a National School, meaning that it is controlled by the central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides only the secondary education. Bandaranayaka College is a boys' secondary school as well as the foremost college in Sri Lanka.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National schools in Sri Lanka, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Boarding schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Schools in Gampaha

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Convention centres in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Government buildings in Sri Lanka

Maliyadeva Girls' College

Maliyadeva Girls' College is a national Buddhist school in Sri Lanka situated in Kurunegala. Today it accommodates over 4000 students.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist organizations

All Saints College, Galle

All Saints College, founded in 1867 in Galle, Sri Lanka, is located in a Dutch fortress in a residential suburb of Galle known as the Galle Dutch Fort, along the Light House Street. The fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a history spanning over 140 years it has been able to gain many achievements of excellence both in the academic and non academic fields.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Galle, Educational institutions established in 1867, Provincial schools in Sri Lanka

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Colombo, Astronomical observatories in Sri Lanka

Royal College, Colombo

Royal College is a selective entry school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Founded in January 1835, the college's full official name is Royal College Colombo, it is usually referred to simply as "Royal" in Sri Lanka. It is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka. The oldest public school in the country, it was founded in the British public school tradition and was one of the first schools to be designated as a National School by the Sri Lankan Government.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Royal College Colombo, Royal Colleges, Educational institutions established in 1835, Schools in Colombo, National schools in Sri Lanka, Boys' schools in Sri Lanka, Boarding schools in Sri Lanka, Schools with a Cadet Corps, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Calcutta

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Colombo, Football venues in Sri Lanka, Multi-purpose stadiums in Sri Lanka

Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda

Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda, also known as “Veyangoda Central College (VCC)”, is a National school in Sri Lanka. The school was originally one of the three first Central Colleges established under the education reforms of late Hon. C. W. W. Kannangara, who introduced free education in Sri Lanka. Today about 2640 students are studying from grade 6 to 13 and academic staff of 135 are engaged in the teaching process.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka, National schools in Sri Lanka, Boarding schools 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Colombo, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Sports venues in Colombo, Military of British Ceylon, Airports in Sri Lanka

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