Elhena Colony
Elhena Colony is a locality in Wewathenna1, Kandy and Four Gravets Gangawata Division, Central Province. Elhena Colony is situated nearby to the village Ampitiya, as well as near the locality Ulpotakumbura.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and National Museum of Kandy.
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 4 km northwest of Elhena Colony.
National Museum of Kandy
Museum
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 4 km northwest of Elhena Colony.
Royal Palace Complex of Kandy
Museum
The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until the advent of British colonial rule in 1815. Royal Palace Complex of Kandy is situated 4 km northwest of Elhena Colony.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ampitiya and Nehiniwala.
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.
Tennekumbura
Suburb
Tennekumbura is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within, Kandy District in Central Province.
Elhena Colony
- Type: Locality
- Location: Wewathenna1, Kandy and Four Gravets Gangawata Division, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.2677° or 7° 16′ 4″ northLongitude
80.6647° or 80° 39′ 53″ eastElevation
537 metres (1,762 feet)Open location code
6MV27M97+3VGeoNames ID
7433790
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Localities in the Area
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