How far is Muruthalawa from Kandy?

Muruthalawa is located in the Kandy District and is typically around 30–40 minutes by road from Kandy city centre under normal traffic conditions. The exact time varies with the route taken and time of day.

How far is Muruthalawa from Colombo?

The road distance from Colombo to Muruthalawa is approximately 115 km, which translates to roughly 2.5–3 hours by private transfer depending on traffic and route conditions.

What is the elevation of Muruthalawa?

Muruthalawa sits at around 575 metres above sea level. This gives it a noticeably cooler and more temperate climate than Sri Lanka's coastal towns.

Can I get a private transfer from Colombo Airport to Muruthalawa?

Yes. Lakpura provides private transfers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Muruthalawa. Fares are quoted per route at the time of booking and depend on vehicle class and scheduling.

What attractions are close to Muruthalawa?

The nearest major attractions are in and around Kandy, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, and the Kandy Esala Perahera festival. The Nuwara Eliya tea country and Ella are also reachable as day trips.

What is the best time of year to visit Muruthalawa?

The most settled weather windows in the Central Province typically fall between December and early April, and again in August–September. The hill country can receive rain at almost any time of year, so building some flexibility into travel plans is sensible.

Is there accommodation in Muruthalawa?

Muruthalawa has limited accommodation options as a small town. Most travellers base themselves in nearby Kandy, which has a wide range of hotels, boutique guesthouses, and heritage properties within easy reach of Muruthalawa.

What is the postal code for Muruthalawa?

The postal code for Muruthalawa is 20232. The town falls within the Kandy District of Sri Lanka's Central Province.

Muruthalawa City — Lakpura®

Muruthalawa is a town in Sri Lanka.

Facts on file

Road distance from Colombo: approximately 115 km.
Elevation: about 575 m above sea level.
Postal code: 20232.
Coordinates: 7.29621, 80.56946.

Bookable experiences nearby

Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic Entrance Tickets (departs Kandy City)
Trekking to Heeloya Village from Kandy City (departs Kandy City)
Sri Lankan Crafts and Spices Tour from Kandy City (departs Kandy City)
Kandy Esala Perahera (departs Kandy City)
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden Entrance Tickets (departs Peradeniya City)

Transfers

Lakpura quotes private transfers to and from Muruthalawa, including airport arrival and departure runs and intercity routes. Prices are quoted per route at booking, so do not state a fare.

Not sold here

Lakpura currently lists no accommodation for this town. Do not state or imply that Lakpura offers that here, and do not invent a route, a property or a price.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Giragama Estate1 km
Balana järnvägsstation1 km
Geragama Tea Factory1 km
Pilimathalawa Tea Factory2 km
Kandy Temples2 km
Pilimatalawa3 km
Three Temples Loop3 km
Kiribathkumura City3 km
Maraluwawa3 km
Bihalpola Raja maha viharaya3 km

Muruthalawa City

Facts on file

Bookable experiences nearby

Transfers

Not sold here

Nearby places

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