Nawalapitiya
Central · Kandy
Nawalapitiya is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for waterfall, railway, nature.
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Nawalapitiya
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
586 m
Tourism region
Hill Country (Kandy Region)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
7.055894, 80.535015
Data status
Generated starter requires verification
Linked attractions
6
Connectivity
Internet quality
Average
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Distance from airport
~90 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
Nawalapitiya was created by the railway: the upcountry line's workshops and junction made it a booming planting-era town in the 1870s, gateway to the tea valleys of the upper Mahaweli. Waterfalls and estate country surround the town, with Ambuluwawa's spiral tower nearby.
Climate
cool hill country
Best time to visit
Best months
Avoid
Good for
Interest scores
Nature
8/10
Photography
8/10
Relaxation
6/10
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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