Ambalangoda

#206 among destinations in Sri Lanka

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Ambalangoda is a coastal town located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Governed by Ambalangoda Urban Council, the town is famous for its ancient demon masks and devil dancers. Situated approximately 107 kilometres south of Colombo, it sits on an elevation of 13 metres above the sea level. ()

Alternative names: Population: 20.1 thous.Coordinates: 6°14'13"N, 80°3'16"E

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GalleSri Lanka

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Ambalangoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sunandarama Vihara, Sri Pushparama Vihara, Kothduwa temple.

~1380 ftSE
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Sunandarama Vihara, Balapitiya
7 min walk • Sunandarama Maha Vihara, also known as Maha pansala is located in the southern part of Sri Lanka. It is situated 65 kilometers north of Colombo, 36 kilometers south of Galle and 200 meters east from Ambalangoda railway station. This sacred place holds a land of nearly 5 acres.
3.9 miN
Temple
Sri Pushparama Vihara, Balapitiya
99 min walk • Sri Pushparama Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Balapitiya, Southern province, Sri Lanka. The Vihara is also known as Nayaka Pansala as it serve as the headquarters for the Mulaghandi Sect of Amarapura Nikaya.
4.9 miN
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Kothduwa temple, Balapitiya
124 min walk • The Kothduwa temple, or Koth Duwa Raja Maha Viharaya, is a Buddhist temple located on Kothduwa Island on the Madu Ganga in southern Sri Lanka. The island is located in Galle District of the Southern Province approximately 35 km north of Galle and 88 km south of Colombo.

Ambalangoda

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Ambalangoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sunandarama Vihara, Balapitiya

Sri Pushparama Vihara, Balapitiya

Kothduwa temple, Balapitiya