Polgahawela

Polgahawela

Polgahawela is a town in north western Sri Lanka.

Namesake

There is another town of the same name.

Railways

It lies on the north western railway and is also the junction for the branch line to Kandy, Matale, Nawalapitiya and Badulla.

Neighbouring stations

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See also

* Transport in Sri Lanka
* Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery (whose headquarters is located in: Waduwawa, Pllgaahwela)

References

External links

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/CE/32/Polgahawela.html FallingRain Map - elevation = 127m (Red dots are railways)]


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