Bandarawela
Uva · Badulla
Bandarawela is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for hill town, tea, viewpoint.
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Bandarawela
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
1223 m
Tourism region
Hill Country (Uva Highlands)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
6.830482, 80.98882
Data status
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Linked attractions
9
Connectivity
Internet quality
Good
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
Bandarawela developed under the British as a tea-planting town and climate retreat, prized for one of the healthiest year-round climates on the island. The upcountry railway reached it in 1894, and its colonial-era hotel and bungalows still recall the planting era.
Climate
mixed hill and dry
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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