Gorandihela

Gorandihela is a locality in Goredihela, Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat, Central Province and has an elevation of 1,714 metres. Gorandihela is situated nearby to the village Hakgala, as well as near the hamlet Rendapola.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hakgala and Seetha Amman Temple.

Hakgala

Peak

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Hakgala is a mountain situated in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka at 2,169 m above mean sea level, most parts of the mountain are covered with forest belonging to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.

Seetha Amman Temple

Hindu temple

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Seetha Amman Temple, or Seetha Eliya Seethai Amman Thirukkovil, also known as Ashok Vatika Sita Temple, is a Vaishnavite Hindu temple located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Central Sri Lanka.

Bomburu Ella

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Bomburu Ella, also known as Perawella Falls, is a waterfall in Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It is located near the border of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts, approximately 15 km from Welimada town. Bomburu Ella is situated 2½ km north of Gorandihela.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Katumana and Keppetipola.

Katumana

Hamlet

Katumana is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. Katumana is situated 3½ km northwest of Gorandihela.

Keppetipola

Village

Keppetipola is a town in Sri Lanka. It is located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. During the British period this village had been called as Wilson-Tenna. Keppetipola is situated 6 km southeast of Gorandihela.

Kandapola

Village

Kandapola is a village in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is located within the Central Province. Kandapola is situated 8 km north of Gorandihela.

Gorandihela

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Gorandiela”
Location: Goredihela, Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

6.9258° or 6° 55′ 33″ north

Longitude

80.8226° or 80° 49′ 21″ east

Elevation

1,714 metres (5,623 feet)

Open location code

6MR2WRGF+82

GeoNames ID

1245310

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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