Kotmale
Central · Nuwara Eliya
Kotmale is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for reservoir, history, viewpoint.
reservoir
Kotmale
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
879 m
Tourism region
Hill Country (Central Highlands)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
7.065116, 80.683851
Data status
Generated starter requires verification
Linked attractions
7
Connectivity
Internet quality
Average
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Distance from airport
~110 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
The Kotmale valley is woven into legend as the refuge of the young prince Dutugemunu, and its terraced slopes fed the Kandyan kingdom. The Kotmale dam, completed in 1985 under the Mahaweli scheme, submerged villages and temples beneath its reservoir; the hilltop Mahaweli Maha Seya stupa commemorates them.
Climate
cool hill country
Best time to visit
Best months
Avoid
Good for
Interest scores
Photography
8/10
Relaxation
6/10
Nature
5/10
Culture
5/10
Food
5/10
Hidden gem
5/10
Adventure
4/10
Wildlife
3/10
Shopping
3/10
Nightlife
2/10
Beach
1/10
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