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Kankesanturai to Kurunegala

Updated: March 13, 2024 07:59 AM
Kurunegala

Kankesanturai to Kurunegala

Language

Language Official Spoken by
Sinhala Yes 74% of the population
Tamil Yes 18% of the population
English No Widely used in government, business, and education

Currency

Currency Code Symbol
Sri Lankan Rupee LKR ₨

Distance

The distance between Kankesanturai and Kurunegala is approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles).

How to Reach

  • By train: Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort, and then transfer to a train to Kurunegala.
  • By bus: Take a bus from Kankesanturai to Colombo, and then transfer to a bus to Kurunegala.
  • By car: Drive from Kankesanturai to Kurunegala via the A9 highway.

Expenses

Expense Cost
Train ticket (Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort) LKR 500
Train ticket (Colombo Fort to Kurunegala) LKR 300
Bus ticket (Kankesanturai to Colombo) LKR 600
Bus ticket (Colombo to Kurunegala) LKR 400
Fuel (if driving) LKR 2,000
Accommodation (per night) LKR 1,000-2,000
Food (per day) LKR 500-1,000

Best time to go

The best time to visit Kurunegala is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.

What to Eat

  • Rice and curry
  • Kottu roti
  • Hoppers
  • String hoppers
  • Kiribath

Where to Go

  • Kurunegala Lake
  • Kurunegala Fort
  • Elephant Rock
  • Ritigala Monastery
  • Wilpattu National Park

FAQ

  1. What is the population of Kurunegala?
  2. The population of Kurunegala is approximately 250,000.
  3. What is the climate of Kurunegala?
  4. Kurunegala has a tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius (77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit).
  5. What is the main industry of Kurunegala?
  6. The main industry of Kurunegala is agriculture, with rice, rubber, and coconuts being the main crops.
  7. What are the major attractions of Kurunegala?
  8. The major attractions of Kurunegala include Kurunegala Lake, Kurunegala Fort, Elephant Rock, Ritigala Monastery, and Wilpattu National Park.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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