Nanu Oya
Sri Lanka · Central ProvinceLK
River in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Nanu Oya is a 27 km (17 mi) long stream in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It originates at an elevation of over 2,000 m (6,562 ft) on Pidurutalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, flowing into the Kotmale Oya at an elevation of approximately 1,200 m (3,937 ft). The Kotmale Oya is a tributary of the Mahaweli River, the longest river in Sri Lanka, which finally discharges at Trincomalee after a combined distance of nearly 350 km (217 mi). The river was dammed in 1873 to create the popular Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya. The Nanu Oya discharges into the Kotmale Oya 2.5 km (1.6 mi) upstream of the Upper Kotmale Dam.
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- 6.942, 80.745
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
Overview of Nanu Oya
Nanu Oya sits in Central Province, Sri Lanka and reads as a destination. Our data highlights sports and nature above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Nanu Oya
Sports in Nanu Oya
(6)Sports in Nanu Oya covers Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Nanu Oya.
Nature in Nanu Oya
(4)Looking for nature? Nanu Oya has Gardens, Rivers, Scenic Roads and Walkways. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Nanu Oya.
More to do in Nanu Oya
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Nanu Oya.
Best time to visit Nanu Oya
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Nanu Oya through a larger town in Central Province; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Nanu Oya that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nanu Oya known for?
- Nanu Oya is mainly a destination for sports and nature, set in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
- What can you do in Nanu Oya?
- You can plan around Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running in Nanu Oya. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Nanu Oya?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Nanu Oya located?
- Administratively, Nanu Oya sits in Central Province, Sri Lanka — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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