Benhope

Benhope is an estate in , , and has an elevation of 1,217 metres. Benhope is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bandarawela railway station and Dhowa rock temple.

Railway station
Photo: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a railway station in . It is the 71st and eighth last railway station on the Main Line, and is 258.72 km away from Colombo. is situated 3½ km south of Benhope.

Buddhist temple
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
or Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya is a heritage listed rock temple in , located in the central mountains of the . It is adjacent to Dhowa, a small village situated on the - main road. is situated 4 km east of Benhope.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Diyatalawa and Ella.

Town
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is a town and former garrison settlement in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, in of . The town is associated with long-standing military training establishments, including the Sri Lanka Military Academy and the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School at . is situated 7 km southwest of Benhope.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a beautiful small town in province on the southern edge of 's Hill Country. It is popular with tourists and makes a great base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.

Town
is a town in the of , . It is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,017 m above sea level. is known for its natural environment, cool climate, and agricultural importance, particularly as a producer of vegetables and potatoes. is situated 10 km northwest of Benhope.

Benhope

Latitude
6.8602° or 6° 51′ 37″ north
Longitude
80.9877° or 80° 59′ 16″ east
Elevation
1,217 metres (3,993 feet)
Open location code
6MR2VX6Q+33
Geo­Names ID
1249980
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