Kegalle
Sri Lanka · Sabaragamuwa ProvinceLK
City in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Kegalle is a large town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is located on the Colombo–Kandy road, approximately 78 km (48 mi) from Colombo, 40 km (25 mi) from Kandy, 32 km (20 mi) from Kurunegala and 46 km (29 mi) from Avissavella. It is the main town in the Kegalle District, which is one of two districts which comprise Sabaragamuwa Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 17,962
- Coordinates
- 7.252, 80.344
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 175 m
Overview of Kegalle
Set in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, Kegalle is a compact town. Around 17,962 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around nature, adventure and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Kegalle
Nature in Kegalle
(8)The nature shortlist for Kegalle: Forest, Gardens, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. It is a direct read of Kegalle's activity profile. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Kegalle
(3)Adventure in Kegalle covers Climbing, Off Road Trails and Treasure Hunts. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kegalle.
Culture in Kegalle
(2)For culture, expect Mines and Monuments. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kegalle.
Sports in Kegalle
(2)Kegalle's sports entries include Hunting and Slopes. It is a direct read of Kegalle's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Kegalle
(1)Wellness lovers get Farms. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kegalle. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Kegalle
(1)On the other activities side, Kegalle offers Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kegalle. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Kegalle
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
Kegalle rewards a slow approach — a hub in Sabaragamuwa Province, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Colombo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kegalle that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kegalle known for?
- Travellers associate Kegalle with nature, adventure and culture. It sits in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka and counts about 17,962 residents.
- What can you do in Kegalle?
- Kegalle is tagged with Forest, Gardens, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Kegalle?
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Kegalle located?
- Kegalle belongs to Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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