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.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and National Museum of Kandy.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Buddhist temple

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

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

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

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.

Nehiniwala

Hamlet

Nehiniwala is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

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″ north

Longitude

80.6647° or 80° 39′ 53″ east

Elevation

537 metres (1,762 feet)

Open location code

6MV27M97+3V

GeoNames ID

7433790

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