Gampaha | Sri Lanka
Gampaha is an urban city in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated to the north-east of the capital Colombo. It is the sixth largest urban area in Western Province, after Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara, Panadura and Avissawella.
Climates of Gampaha
The climate in Gampaha is hot, oppressive, windy, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 72°F to 91°F and is rarely below 68°F or above 94°F.
Traveling from Gampaha to Colombo
Gampaha has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying.
If you are planning a vacation in Gampaha. You want to reach Gampha, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.
If you are travelling to Gampaha you can see Henarathgoda botanical garden, Negombo beach and many more places.
Top Attractions in Gampaha
- Pinneapple in Balummahara (4km)
- Henrathgoda Botanical garden (4.2km)
- Gampaha wikramarachchchi ayurweda Hospital (4.4km)
- Warana Temple (9.8km)
- Guruge Nature Park (14.9km)
- Thewatta Besilika Church (15.3km)
- Attanagalla Raja Maha Viharaya (19.1km)
- Antiquities repilica center (20.6km)
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (21.1km)
- Bopagama Water Fall (22.5km)
- Water World (22.7km)
- Weweldeniya (24.8km)
- Angurukaramulla Temple (26.6km)
- Nara Mangrove Garden (28.3km)
- Hamilton Canal (30.3km)
- Alawala Devin Penne Ela (31.1km)
Henarathgoda Botanical Garden
After the construction of the Henarathgoda railway station, a botanical garden was also established with the name Henarathgoda Botanical Garden. In Sri Lanka, the first rubber tree was planted here and is still present in the town. The first seed was planted by the original owner, Muhandiam Amaris De Zoysa. He donated a major portion of this estate for public use to enhance the look of local surroundings. Due to the growing popularity of the town, the garden is also known as Gampaha Botanical Garden. If you are planning to explore this town then this garden is the must-visit place in Gampaha. Explore different species of flowers in this garden.
Warana Temple
Warana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Thihariya, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. The temple is located approximately 5 km away from the Colombo - Kandy highway. Currently this temple has been recognized as an archaeological protected site in Gampaha District by Archaeological department.
Outdoor Activities in Gampaha
Lesuire World Water Park
You can get a wonderful experience with water. This is enjoyable. You can play water games and video games.
Kelaniya Water World
Water World is South Asia’s first underwater tunnel aquarium and is the only public aquarium in Sri Lanka. If you’re expecting to spend a good half day without thinking about the distance from Colombo, with your loved ones this is a great place to visit. Water World is located on the banks of the Kelani River. Actually, this is a combination of two parks, the aquarium and the bird park.
Gampaha District, Province & Area
Gampaha is a district in western Province, Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka. It is the sixth largest urban area in Western Province. Naturally and artificially the District Gampaha comprises many tourist spots.
If mentioned extent of land spread in Gampaha Area 64 km².
Gampaha Area has lots of privet and public schools. There are nearly 89 schools in Gampaha District. And there also Hospitals.
Gampaha Villages
The name Gampaha is a combination of five villages.Thera are Ihalagama, Pahalagama, Medagama, Aluthgama and Pattiyagama.
There are many villages in Gampaha District.
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Hamilton Canal
The Hamilton Canal is a 14.5 km canal connecting Puttalam to Colombo, passing through Negombo in Sri Lanka. The canal was constructed by the British in 1802 and completed in 1804. It was designed to drain salt water out of the Muthurajawela wetlands.
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Bopagama Water Fall
Alagiyawanna Ella Fall (Bopagama Ella) is created from a incipient from the Aquifers of Kandalanda Estate. The stream is joined by Nagas Canal. The cascades from two rock boulders, the flow across Agrarian land to Attanagalu tank.
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Henarathgoda Botanical Garden
Gampaha Botanical Garden, also known as Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, is situated in the suburb of Gampaha. It was established in 1876 by the British to conduct experiments on exotic economic plants such as Rubber, and explore plant wealth and development of economy in the colony.
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Pineapple in Belummahara
Pineapples are known to be the universal sign of hospitality. So it’s no surprise that despite it being a non-native to Sri Lanka, the delicious fruit has quickly taken over the island’s cuisine and has left a significant impact on the country’s aesthetics.
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) north-east of Colombo. The current chief incumbent (chief priest) is Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera.
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Thewatta Besilika Church - National Basilica of Our Lady of Lan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka is a Roman Catholic church with basilica status in Tewatte, Sri Lanka.
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