Travel Guide of Gampola in Sri Lanka by Influencers and Travelers
Gampola is a town located in Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. Gampola was made the capital of the island by King Buwanekabahu IV, who ruled for four years in the mid-fourteenth century.
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1 - Nuwara Eliya
9 km away
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka.
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2 - Kandy
20 km away
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.
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3 - Sightseeing | Gampola
To ensure a smooth and memorable experience, the Kandy to Ambuluwawa Day Tour, whether on a Tuk Tuk, is designed to be familiar, fun, and enjoyable, leaving you with sweet memories
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4 - Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
20 km away
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5 - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
20 km away
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6 - Trekking | Kandy
19 km away
Second and third-class carriages are not air-conditioned, so all the windows and doors are wide open for the entire journey. As you’d imagine, there is a difference in standard as yougo down in ticke
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7 - Horton Plains National Park
45 km away
Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest.
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8 - Ohiya
46 km away
Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is much closer to the Horton Plains National Park. The picturesque Colombo -Badulla Railyway runs through Ohiya. Ohiya is in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division and the Grama Niladhari Division number is 62A. Ohiya is one of the most scenic places in Sri Lanka. On a clear day the view from the Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch extends up to the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
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9 - Hiking | Gampola
To ensure a smooth and memorable experience, the Kandy to Ambuluwawa Day Tour, whether on a Tuk Tuk or in a Mini Car, is designed to be familiar, fun, and enjoyable, leaving you with sweet memories
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