Balangoda
Sabaragamuwa · Ratnapura
Balangoda is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for archaeology, mountain, nature.
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Balangoda
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
533 m
Tourism region
Sabaragamuwa (Gem Country & Rainforest)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
6.650143, 80.698566
Data status
Generated starter requires verification
Linked attractions
8
Connectivity
Internet quality
Average
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
Distance from airport
~80 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
Balangoda gave its name to 'Balangoda Man', the prehistoric hunter-gatherers whose remains — some more than 30,000 years old — were found in caves across this part of Sabaragamuwa. The town sits on an old route between the lowlands and the Horton Plains plateau, in a landscape of gem pits, tea, and rubber.
Climate
wet zone
Best time to visit
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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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