Nika_Atta_Tank
Nika_Atta_Tank is a reservoir in Wewgampaha, Mahiyanganaya, Uva. Nika_Atta_Tank is situated nearby to the hamlet Kaduwila, as well as near Meegahapitiya.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sorabora Wewa and Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.
Sorabora Wewa
Scenic viewpoint
Sorabora Wewa is an ancient reservoir in Mahiyangana, Badulla District Sri Lanka. It is thought to have been constructed during the reign of King Dutugemunu by a giant named Bulatha.
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
Buddhist temple
Photo: eiko, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to the country, and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mahiyangana and Hassalaka.
Mahiyangana
Town
Photo: Imaadwhd, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka. It is said that Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the Duruthu full moon poya day in order to settle a dispute arose between Yakkas and Nagas and this was his first ever visit to Sri Lanka.
Hassalaka
Town
Hasalaka is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. This is the hometown Corporal Gamini Kularatne, Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient of Sri Lanka Army.
Nika_Atta_Tank
- Type: Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location: Wewgampaha, Mahiyanganaya, Badulla District, Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
7.3489° or 7° 20′ 56″ northLongitude
81.005° or 81° 0′ 18″ eastOpen location code
6MV382X4+G2OpenStreetMap ID
way 657528009OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=reservoir
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Nika_Atta_Tank from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kaduwila and Meegahapitiya.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kumbukgolla_Tank and Kokahitiya_Tank.
Uva: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Badulla, Udawalawe National Park, Kataragama, and Ella.
Curious Reservoirs to Discover
Uncover intriguing reservoirs from every corner of the globe.