Nawalapitiya
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Nawalapitiya is a town in the country of Sri Lanka
. It is in the Kandy
administrative district, 38 kilometers away from Kandy. The town is near Mahaweli Ganga
. Nawalapitiya is a one of the well planned towns of SriLanka.It is well connected to all nearby important places by Bus. The Hospital,Railway Station,Divisional Secretariat,Urban Council,Banks,Magistrate's Court, Bus Depot,Police Station,Temple,Church,Mosque,Kovil...etc. are just within five minutes travel from the town bus stand.
Also, Nawalapitiya can also be identified as "Peace City". Because all major religions and nations peacefully co-exist here. The population of all groups , the Sinhalese, Muslims and Hindus are almost the same.
Nawalapitiya is the main town of the Nawalapitiya electorate and is one of the two municipal councils in the Kandy
District.
Nawalapitiya holds a special place in Locomotive transportation in Sri Lanka since it is one of the three controllers in the same. Nawalapitiya Railway station is the second longest station in Sri Lanka, the first one being Nanu-oya.
Express Train. Both these trains run during the mornings. Only one train service is there in the evening hours that too not direct. A Transit from Peradeniya junction is needed to reach the town.
From Colombo Pettah Bus station there are a few direct buses to Nawalapitiya. Some buses travel via Peradeniya (Kandy)(Route no.16) and others via Avissawella road through Ginigathena.(Route no.78.) Direct buses to Nawalapitiya from Colombo are infrequent. Another option is to travel via Kandy. One can get a bus to Kandy from Pettah very easily. From Kandy one has to get the bus No. 725 to Nawalapitiya (1 hour ride). Frequent bus service is present from Kandy to Nawalapitiya.
The best option to travel is by train since it also allows to enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. A number of Railway stations Form Fort to Nawalapitiya allows for a pleasent travel. Express trains stop at Ragama, Veyangoda, Polgahawela, Rabukkana, Kadunannawa, Peradeniya Junc.Gampola after Nawlapitiya.
Kataboola Estate situated in Nawalapitiya area. The Tea produced and manufactured on this estae auctioned under famous Mark of "Doombagastalawa" Worthwhile buying this Tea. Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe from Dilmah's Kataboola Estate in the Nawalapitiya Region offers clean, black leaf, with some silvery tip. The infused leaf is clean and open, with a coppery tone indicative of a bright cup. The liquor shows character and depth, with some strength, but generally mellow for a very pleasing and bright tea. The liquor displays an orange brown hue in the style of an elegant Ceylon Tea. Tasting notes - Tightly rolled tea leaf that is matt brown-black in color with the occasional show of tip. The infused leaf is bright brown/burnt sienna in colour. Liquor color is mahogany with a greenish tinge. A fine tea with an aroma of light hay on the nose and a hint of pistachios and almonds in the taste. A fortifying tea with body and soul.
On the way to Kataboola, there is a beautiful water fall.
♠ Hapugasthalawa,, Meepitiya, Pallegama, Waligampola
♠ Balanthota, Katukithula, Inguruoya, Gorakaoya, Samagipura, Donside, Lower Gorakaoya,
Katabula Estate Falls is located in Kadiyanlena village, near the Nawalapitiya Talawakele road. It is on the road from Nawalapitiya to Thalawakele (B-117). The bridge is between the 11th and 12th km posts (or close to the 7th mile post)and is built over the 'Korawakka Oya' which later (further down stream) becomes the 'Goorook Oya'.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. It is in the Kandy
Kandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
administrative district, 38 kilometers away from Kandy. The town is near Mahaweli Ganga
Mahaweli Ganga
The Mahaweli River , is a long river, ranking as the longest river in Sri Lanka. Its drainage basin is the largest in the country, and covers almost one-fifth of the total area of the island. The river reaches the Bay of Bengal on the southwestern side of Trincomalee Bay...
. Nawalapitiya is a one of the well planned towns of SriLanka.It is well connected to all nearby important places by Bus. The Hospital,Railway Station,Divisional Secretariat,Urban Council,Banks,Magistrate's Court, Bus Depot,Police Station,Temple,Church,Mosque,Kovil...etc. are just within five minutes travel from the town bus stand.
Also, Nawalapitiya can also be identified as "Peace City". Because all major religions and nations peacefully co-exist here. The population of all groups , the Sinhalese, Muslims and Hindus are almost the same.
Nawalapitiya is the main town of the Nawalapitiya electorate and is one of the two municipal councils in the Kandy
Kandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
District.
Nawalapitiya holds a special place in Locomotive transportation in Sri Lanka since it is one of the three controllers in the same. Nawalapitiya Railway station is the second longest station in Sri Lanka, the first one being Nanu-oya.
Travel information
Nawalapitiya can be accessed via TRAIN or BUS. From Colombo Pettah there are two main Trains direct to Nawalapitiya - The Podi Manike Express and the Udarata MenikeUdarata Menike
Udarata Menike is a daytime passenger train that runs between Colombo and Badulla in Sri Lanka.The Udarata Menike made its maiden journey on 23 April 1956. The Badulla-bound train departs from Colombo at 9.30 a.m., while the Colombo-bound train leaves Badulla at 5.55 a.m....
Express Train. Both these trains run during the mornings. Only one train service is there in the evening hours that too not direct. A Transit from Peradeniya junction is needed to reach the town.
From Colombo Pettah Bus station there are a few direct buses to Nawalapitiya. Some buses travel via Peradeniya (Kandy)(Route no.16) and others via Avissawella road through Ginigathena.(Route no.78.) Direct buses to Nawalapitiya from Colombo are infrequent. Another option is to travel via Kandy. One can get a bus to Kandy from Pettah very easily. From Kandy one has to get the bus No. 725 to Nawalapitiya (1 hour ride). Frequent bus service is present from Kandy to Nawalapitiya.
The best option to travel is by train since it also allows to enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. A number of Railway stations Form Fort to Nawalapitiya allows for a pleasent travel. Express trains stop at Ragama, Veyangoda, Polgahawela, Rabukkana, Kadunannawa, Peradeniya Junc.Gampola after Nawlapitiya.
Kataboola Estate situated in Nawalapitiya area. The Tea produced and manufactured on this estae auctioned under famous Mark of "Doombagastalawa" Worthwhile buying this Tea. Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe from Dilmah's Kataboola Estate in the Nawalapitiya Region offers clean, black leaf, with some silvery tip. The infused leaf is clean and open, with a coppery tone indicative of a bright cup. The liquor shows character and depth, with some strength, but generally mellow for a very pleasing and bright tea. The liquor displays an orange brown hue in the style of an elegant Ceylon Tea. Tasting notes - Tightly rolled tea leaf that is matt brown-black in color with the occasional show of tip. The infused leaf is bright brown/burnt sienna in colour. Liquor color is mahogany with a greenish tinge. A fine tea with an aroma of light hay on the nose and a hint of pistachios and almonds in the taste. A fortifying tea with body and soul.
On the way to Kataboola, there is a beautiful water fall.
Towns And Small Towns
♠ Ulapane, Thabiligala, Pallegama, Patthunupitiya, Gondennawa♠ Hapugasthalawa,, Meepitiya, Pallegama, Waligampola
♠ Balanthota, Katukithula, Inguruoya, Gorakaoya, Samagipura, Donside, Lower Gorakaoya,
School's of Nawalapitiya
- CP/Kot/ Harangala Maha Vidyalaya
- CP/Kot/ Sirisaman Maha Vidyalaya,Gorakaoya
- St. Mary's College
- Kathiresan College
- St.Andrews Girls College
- Anurudhdha kumara national school
- Nawalapitiya Oxford International School (English Medium)
Mahaweli River
The Mahaweli Ganga (මහවැලි ගඟ) is the longest river in Sri Lanka. It is 335 km (208 mi) long. Its drainage basin is the largest in Sri Lanka, and covers almost one-fifth of the total area of the island. The river is heavily dammed in order to produce hydroelectricity and water for irrigation. This river crosses NawalapitiyaWaterfalls in Nawalapitiaya
The water of the 8m-high fall cascades down in stages. Although the flow is otherwise languid, during the rainy season, the fall is transformed into a rushing body of water with the spray reaching the nearby road.Katabula Estate Falls is located in Kadiyanlena village, near the Nawalapitiya Talawakele road. It is on the road from Nawalapitiya to Thalawakele (B-117). The bridge is between the 11th and 12th km posts (or close to the 7th mile post)and is built over the 'Korawakka Oya' which later (further down stream) becomes the 'Goorook Oya'.