Galanda

Galanda is a locality in Galauda, Kandeketiya, Uva and has an elevation of 829 metres. Galanda is situated nearby to the locality Bokanoruwa, as well as near Wakkumbura.

Places of Interest

Highlights include 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 3 km south of Galanda.

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 9 km west of Galanda.

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.

Galanda

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

7.034° or 7° 2′ 2″ north

Longitude

80.9861° or 80° 59′ 10″ east

Elevation

829 metres (2,720 feet)

Open location code

6MV22XMP+JC

GeoNames ID

1246572

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