natural wonder
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
A 2,243 m conical peak sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike, climbed overnight by pilgrims up thousands of steps to reach the summit footprint shrine at dawn.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Western Province, Sri Lanka · Asia
Mawalgama sits on the route: 10 minutes from Hanwella Ihala, 42km from Adam's Peak (Sri Pada).
Mawalgama is a town located in Western Province, Sri Lanka. With a population of 2,033, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mawalgama sits in Sri Lanka. It's in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mawalgama to your route.
Mawalgama is a village in the Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is approximately 37 kn (69 km/h; 43 mph) east of Colombo and located on the Boralugoda-Mawalgama Road. The nearest railway station is the Kadugoda station. In 2012 the population was 2,033, and is located 36 m (118 ft) above sea level.
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Mawalgama is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. The coordinates are 6.9153 latitude, 80.1302 longitude.
Mawalgama has a population of approximately 2,033 people, making it a town in Sri Lanka.
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natural wonder
A 2,243 m conical peak sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike, climbed overnight by pilgrims up thousands of steps to reach the summit footprint shrine at dawn.
42 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
A vertigo-inducing spiral tower on a hilltop near Gampola whose staircase narrows to shoulder width and ends with no handrail, giving a 360-degree view over the central highlands.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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