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Wattegama

Uva Province, Sri Lanka · Asia

About Wattegama

Wattegama sits on the route: 20 minutes from Monaragala, 47km from Yala National Park.

Wattegama is a town located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. With a population of 8,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Wattegama 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 Wattegama to your route.

About Wattegama

Kotiyagala is a village in Sri Lanka, located in Monaragala District, Uva Province.

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Wattegama offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Wattegama located?

Wattegama is located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. The coordinates are 6.7989 latitude, 81.4808 longitude.

What is the population of Wattegama?

Wattegama has a population of approximately 8,000 people, making it a town in Sri Lanka.

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Quick Information

Population
8,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Sri Lanka
Region
Uva Province
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.7989, 81.4808

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Worth the detour from Wattegama

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Yala National Park

Sri Lanka's premier wildlife park with the highest density of leopards in the world, plus elephants, bears, and crocodiles.

47 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara

A soaring colonial-era railway viaduct of brick and stone curving through tea-clad jungle near Ella. A short drive-and-walk brings you trackside as blue trains rumble across its nine arches.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Ella

A misty hill town with spectacular train rides, tea plantations, waterfalls, and the iconic Nine Arches Bridge.

49 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Diyaluma Falls

Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall at 220 m, dropping in a single plume beside the Koslanda road, with a chain of natural infinity pools on the ledges above reached by a steep half-hour walk.

50 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lipton's Seat

The ridge above Dambatenne where Thomas Lipton surveyed his tea empire, at 1,970 m. The narrow road climbs through Lipton's own estate and on a clear morning the view runs to the southern coast.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Wattegama

  • 47 kmNine Arch Bridge, DemodaraA soaring colonial-era railway viaduct of brick and stone curving through tea-clad jungle near Ella. A short drive-and-walk brings you trackside as blue trains rumble across its nine arches.
  • 51 kmLipton's SeatThe ridge above Dambatenne where Thomas Lipton surveyed his tea empire, at 1,970 m. The narrow road climbs through Lipton's own estate and on a clear morning the view runs to the southern coast.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Wattegama.

Monaragala

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

17 km awayPop. 10,236

Pottuvil

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

39 km awayPop. 45,727

Wellawaya

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

42 km awayPop. 10,000

Kataragama

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

46 km awayPop. 20,935

Ella Town

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

49 km awayPop. 5,000

Badulla

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

51 km awayPop. 47,587

Haputale

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

59 km awayPop. 4,721

Ampara

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

60 km awayPop. 43,720

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