Gampola Vacations
Get your travels off to an amazing start by knowing a bit about Gampola before you jet off.
It's located 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Kandy and 16 miles (26 kilometers) away from Nuwara Eliya.
With loads of things to do in this corner of Sri Lanka, it's easy to understand why 25,000 locals choose to call it home.
Places to visit in Gampola
The connection to ancient history is strong at Embekka Devale. Book in now and uncover the results of expert archaeological excavations. Need more options? Constructed to honor one or many gods, temples afford travelers a captivating look into another culture and religion. Learn about the local belief system and take in the sacred space of Lankatilake Temple. But that's not all there is. Temples have long attracted pilgrims in search of divine enlightenment in a physical world. Pay a visit to the holy site of Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and enjoy your own sacred experience.
Where do you fly into for Gampola?
Pull on your headphones and watch a couple of in-flight flicks. In no time at all, you'll be hitting the tarmac at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). It's about 45 miles (72 kilometers) from central Gampola.