Kurunegala
Six large rocks encircle Kurunegala, each named for the animal its shape suggests — the largest, Ethagala or Elephant Rock, rising dramatically above the surrounding coconut plantations and rubber estates. This Sri Lankan city served as a royal capital for around fifty years between the late 13th and early 14th centuries, and sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region. The compact centre has cafés, restaurants, and historic churches, with scenic viewpoints accessible from the surrounding terrain.
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- Population28,571
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
Kurunegala: quick answers
Where is Kurunegala?
Kurunegala is in Sri Lanka, about 36 km23 miles in a straight line from Kandy.
How do you get to Kurunegala?
The nearest airport is Colombo (CMB), about 1 hr 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kurunegala?
The warmest month is March, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is October, with about 325 mm12.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kurunegala?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 restaurants, 5 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kurunegala?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dambulla, Kegalle and Nawalapitiya.