Polgolla Dam
Polgolla Dam is a dam in Wathuliyadda2, Pathahewaheta Divisional Secretariat, Central Province and has an elevation of 874 metres. Polgolla Dam is situated nearby to the village Ampitiya, as well as near the hamlet Uduwela Pallegama.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Ceylon Tea Museum.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Buddhist temple
Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is situated 3 km north of Polgolla Dam.
Ceylon Tea Museum
Museum
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The Ceylon Tea Museum is located in the former Hanthana Tea Factory, which was originally constructed in 1925. It is situated 3 km south of Kandy. Hanthana was one of the first successful areas to cultivate tea following the failure of coffee production on the island. Ceylon Tea Museum is situated 2 km west of Polgolla Dam.
National Museum of Kandy
Museum
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The National Museum of Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka is located next to the Temple of the Tooth in part of the former Royal Palace of Kandy. The primary exhibits are housed in the Palle Vahala building, which was the former home of the King's harem. National Museum of Kandy is situated 3 km north of Polgolla Dam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ampitiya and Uduwela Pallegama.
Ampitiya
Village
Ampitiya is a suburb of the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located within the country's Central Province. Ampitiya is approximately 3 miles from the Kandy city centre.
Uduwela Pallegama
Hamlet
Uduwela Pallegama is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.
Uduwela Udagama
Hamlet
Uduwela Udagama is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.
Polgolla Dam
Latitude
7.26667° or 7° 16′ northLongitude
80.65° or 80° 39′ eastElevation
874 metres (2,867 feet)Open location code
6MV27J8X+MXGeoNames ID
1229929
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