Galgewela
Galgewela is a locality in Galahagama, Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat, Uva and has an elevation of 1,453 metres. Galgewela is situated nearby to the locality Kerametiya, as well as near the hamlet Galahagama.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bomburu Ella and Seetha Amman Temple.
Bomburu Ella
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 northwest of Galgewela.
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 an ancient Vaishnavite Hindu temple located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Central Sri Lanka. Seetha Amman Temple is situated 3½ km west of Galgewela.
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. Hakgala is situated 3½ km west of Galgewela.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Keppetipola and Katumana.
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 4½ km southeast of Galgewela.
Katumana
Hamlet
Katumana is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. Katumana is situated 5 km west of Galgewela.
Kumarapattiya
Hamlet
Kumarapattiya is a settlement in Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Kumarapattiya is situated 7 km east of Galgewela.
Galgewela
- Type: Locality
- Location: Galahagama, Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat, Badulla District, Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.927° or 6° 55′ 37″ northLongitude
80.8429° or 80° 50′ 34″ eastElevation
1,453 metres (4,767 feet)Open location code
6MR2WRGV+Q5GeoNames ID
1246415
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