Badulla
City in Sri Lanka
Badulla is the capital and the largest city of Uva Province situated in the central hills of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of Uva Province and the Badulla District.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 43,000
- Coordinates
- 6.980, 81.058
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 680 m
Overview of Badulla
Set in Sri Lanka, Badulla is a compact town. About 43,000 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature, sports and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 680 metres.
Things to do in Badulla
Nature in Badulla
(12)Nature lovers get Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. All of it is drawn from Badulla's recorded activities. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Badulla
(8)Badulla records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running under sports. All of it is drawn from Badulla's recorded activities. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Badulla
(7)Looking for culture? Badulla has Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Churches, Fountains and Monuments. The full list runs to 7 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Badulla.
Adventure in Badulla
(3)For adventure, expect Climbing, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Badulla.
Wellness in Badulla
(3)The wellness shortlist for Badulla: Farms, Hammam and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Badulla is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Badulla
(1)Family in Badulla covers Aquariums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Badulla.
Nightlife in Badulla
(1)Under nightlife, Badulla is tagged with Events. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Badulla.
Water Sports in Badulla
(1)Our data lists Surf as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Badulla.
More to do in Badulla
(1)The other activities shortlist for Badulla: Secret. All of it is drawn from Badulla's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Badulla
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Badulla is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Sri Lanka and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Badulla that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Badulla known for?
- Badulla, in Sri Lanka, is best known for nature, sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 43,000 residents.
- What can you do in Badulla?
- Recorded activities in Badulla include Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Badulla?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Badulla located?
- Badulla is located in Sri Lanka. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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