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Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala

Updated: March 19, 2024 02:01 PM
Pinnawala

Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala

Language

The official language of Sri Lanka is Sinhala. However, Tamil is also widely spoken. English is also used as a lingua franca.

Currency

The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

Distance

The distance from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala is approximately 80 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Pinnawala from Pilimathalawa.

  • By train: The train journey from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The fare is approximately LKR 100.
  • By bus: The bus journey from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala takes approximately 2 hours. The fare is approximately LKR 150.
  • By taxi: The taxi fare from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala is approximately LKR 2,500.

Expenses

The following are some of the estimated expenses for a trip from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala.

  • Train fare: LKR 100
  • Bus fare: LKR 150
  • Taxi fare: LKR 2,500
  • Food and drinks: LKR 500
  • Accommodation: LKR 1,000

Best time to go

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

What to Eat

Some of the popular dishes to try in Pinnawala include:

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

Where to Go

Some of the popular places to visit in Pinnawala include:

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Millennium Elephant Foundation
  • Alagalla Mountain
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Kandy Lake

FAQ

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about traveling from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala.

  • What is the distance from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala?

    • The distance from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala is approximately 80 kilometers.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala?

    • The travel time from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala varies depending on the mode of transportation. By train, it takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. By bus, it takes approximately 2 hours. By taxi, it takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  • What is the cost of traveling from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala?

    • The cost of traveling from Pilimathalawa to Pinnawala varies depending on the mode of transportation. By train, the fare is approximately LKR 100. By bus, the fare is approximately LKR 150. By taxi, the fare is approximately LKR 2,500.

  • What is the best time to visit Pinnawala?

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

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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