Wakkumbura

Wakkumbura is a locality in Galauda, Kandeketiya, Uva. Wakkumbura is situated near the locality Kosgolla, as well as near Galanda.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Bogoda Wooden Bridge.

Bogoda Wooden Bridge

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Ebaran, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Bogoda Wooden Bridge was built in the 16th century during the Dambadeniya era. This is said to be the oldest surviving wooden bridge in Sri Lanka. The bridge is situated at 7 kilometres west of Badulla. Bogoda Wooden Bridge is situated 4 km south of Wakkumbura.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rupaha and Badulla.

Rupaha

Village

Rupaha is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province, in Walapane divisional Secretariat. Rupaha is situated 8 km west of Wakkumbura.

Badulla

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

Badulla is the capital city of Uva Province, in Sri Lanka. It is not a beautiful city, but it is set in a beautiful landscape, and it has a functional, working-class authenticity often missed in more tourist-oriented Sri Lanka.

Wakkumbura

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Wakkumburagama”
Location: Galauda, Kandeketiya, Badulla District, Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

7.0411° or 7° 2′ 28″ north

Longitude

80.9844° or 80° 59′ 4″ east

Elevation

761 metres (2,497 feet)

Open location code

6MV22XRM+CQ

GeoNames ID

1224560

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Kosgolla and Galanda.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Kosagollakanda and Apalekanda.

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Worth a closer look: Badulla and Udawalawe National Park.

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