Gampola
Sri Lanka · Central ProvinceLK
Town in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Gampola is a town located in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council. Gampola was made the capital of the island by King Buwanekabahu IV, who ruled for four years in the mid-fourteenth century. The last king of Gampola was King Buwanekabahu V, who ruled the island for 29 years. A separate city was built in Kotte during this time by a noble known as Alagakkonara. The longest sleeping Buddha statue in South Asia is located in the Saliyalapura Temple, Gampola.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 27,660
- Coordinates
- 7.164, 80.570
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 490 m
Overview of Gampola
Gampola — a small town in Central Province, Sri Lanka — is worth a place on your map. Around 27,660 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Gampola is strongest on culture, adventure and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Gampola
Culture in Gampola
(3)Looking for culture? Gampola has Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Gampola's own activity tags.
Adventure in Gampola
(2)Looking for adventure? Gampola has Climbing and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gampola.
Water Sports in Gampola
(2)Looking for water sports? Gampola has Paddle and Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gampola.
Nature in Gampola
(1)On the nature side, Gampola offers Mountains. Everything listed here comes from what Gampola is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Gampola
(1)Nightlife in Gampola covers Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gampola.
Sports in Gampola
(1)Sports lovers get Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Gampola is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Gampola
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Gampola are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Central Province. Time zone: Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Gampola that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gampola known for?
- Gampola, in Central Province, Sri Lanka, is best known for culture, adventure and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 27,660 residents.
- What can you do in Gampola?
- Recorded activities in Gampola include Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites, Statues, Climbing and Shooting Ranges. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gampola?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Gampola located?
- Gampola is located in Central Province, 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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