Puttalam to Medawachchiya

Updated: March 13, 2024 10:02 AM

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Puttalam to Medawachchiya

Language

The official languages of both Puttalam and Medawachchiya are Sinhala and Tamil.

Currency

The official currency of both Puttalam and Medawachchiya is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

Distance

The distance between Puttalam and Medawachchiya is approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Medawachchiya from Puttalam:

• By bus: There are several buses that run daily between Puttalam and Medawachchiya. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and costs around LKR 500.
• By train: There is one train that runs daily between Puttalam and Medawachchiya. The journey takes approximately 5 hours and costs around LKR 300.
• By car: It takes approximately 3 hours to drive from Puttalam to Medawachchiya. The cost of petrol will vary depending on the type of car you drive.

Expenses

The cost of your trip will vary depending on your choice of transportation, accommodation, and activities.

Here is a rough estimate of the expenses you can expect:

• Transportation: LKR 500-1,000
• Accommodation: LKR 1,000-2,000 per night
• Activities: LKR 500-1,000 per activity
• Food and drinks: LKR 500-1,000 per day

Best time to go

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

What to Eat

There are many delicious Sri Lankan dishes that you can try in Medawachchiya.

Here are a few of the most popular dishes:

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

Where to Go

There are many things to see and do in Medawachchiya.

Here are a few of the most popular attractions:

• The Medawachchiya Buddhist Temple
• The Maduru Oya National Park
• The Kaudulla National Park
• The Minneriya National Park
• The Giritale Tank

FAQ

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about traveling from Puttalam to Medawachchiya:

1. What is the distance between Puttalam and Medawachchiya?
2. How long does it take to get from Puttalam to Medawachchiya?
3. What is the cost of transportation from Puttalam to Medawachchiya?
4. What are the best things to see and do in Medawachchiya?
5. What is the best time to visit Medawachchiya?

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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