Notable viewpoint · Kegalle, Sri Lanka
Managala
Managala is a viewpoint in Kegalle, Sri Lanka.
Managala: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Managala
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Managala — distance from nearby cities
- From Kandy (LK): about 40 km by road (32 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kandy
- From Negombo (LK): about 66 km by road (53 km straight line) · directions · more places near Negombo
- From Nuwara Eliya (LK): about 76 km by road (61 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nuwara Eliya
- From Colombo (LK): about 83 km by road (66 km straight line) · directions · more places near Colombo
- From Ratnapura (LK): about 83 km by road (67 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ratnapura
Coordinates: 7.27892, 80.34732. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Managala
- The Elephant Freedom Project · lake · Kegalle · ~5 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery - Polgahawela · Buddhist site · Kurunegala · ~16 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bible Rock · viewpoint · Kegalle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Athugala Viharaya · Buddhist site · Kurunegala · ~29 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kurunegala Clock Tower · fort · Kurunegala · ~29 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Nelligala International Buddhist Centre · Buddhist site · Kandy · ~29 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya · Buddhist site · Kandy · ~30 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya · sanctuary · Kandy · ~34 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Getambe Temple · Buddhist site · Kandy · ~35 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Attanagalla Raja Maha Viharaya · Buddhist site · Gampaha · ~37 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya · Buddhist site · Kandy · ~39 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Monaragala Viharaya - Rambadagalla · Buddhist site · Kurunegala · ~39 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ceylon Tea Museum · museum · Kandy · ~39 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Asgiri Maha Viharaya · Buddhist site · Kandy · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bogambara · attraction · Kandy · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sri Maha Kataragama Devalaya - Kandy · temple · Kandy · ~40 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kandy Viewpoint · viewpoint · Kandy · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Arthur's Seat View Point · viewpoint · Kandy · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Managala
- Bible Rock · viewpoint · Kegalle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kandy Viewpoint · viewpoint · Kandy · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Arthur's Seat View Point · viewpoint · Kandy · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Pada / Adam's Peak · viewpoint · Ratnapura · ~69 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Pada Foot Print · viewpoint · Ratnapura · ~69 km · Must-see
- Kikiliyamana · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~69 km · Must-see
- The Eagle’s View Point · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~70 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Pidurutalagala · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~70 km · Must-see
- Single Tree Hill · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~73 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Conical Hill · viewpoint · Badulla · ~78 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Managala yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Managala?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Managala from Kandy?
Managala is about 40 km by road from Kandy (32 km straight line), 66 km from Negombo and 76 km from Nuwara Eliya. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Managala?
Nearby: The Elephant Freedom Project (lake, 5 km), Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery - Polgahawela (Buddhist site, 16 km), Bible Rock (viewpoint, 17 km), Athugala Viharaya (Buddhist site, 29 km), Kurunegala Clock Tower (fort, 29 km), Nelligala International Buddhist Centre (Buddhist site, 29 km).
Is Managala worth visiting?
Managala is listed as a notable viewpoint in Sri Lanka on Spotwander.