Piyarapandowa
Piyarapandowa is a locality in Ella Divisional Secretariat, Badulla District, Uva and has an elevation of 1,117 metres. Piyarapandowa is situated near the locality Medawela, as well as near the hamlet Idamegama.Places of Interest
Highlights: Dhowa rock temple.
Dhowa rock temple
Buddhist temple
Dhowa Rock Temple or Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya is a heritage listed rock temple in Sri Lanka, located in the central mountains of the Uva Province. It is adjacent to Dhowa, a small village situated on the Badulla-Bandarawela main road. Dhowa rock temple is situated 4 km south of Piyarapandowa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ella.
Ella
Ella is a beautiful small town in Uva province on the southern edge of Sri Lanka's Hill Country. It is popular with tourists and makes a great base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.Piyarapandowa
- Type: Locality
- Location: Ella Divisional Secretariat, Badulla District, Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.8911° or 6° 53′ 28″ north
Longitude
81.0101° or 81° 0′ 36″ east
Elevation
1,117 metres (3,665 feet)
Open location code
6MR3V2R6+C2
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Medawela and Idamegama.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Panangala Wewa and Rawana Ella Natural Reserve.
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Worth a closer look: Badulla and Udawalawe National Park.
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