Place to visit
St. Andrew's Church, Haputale, Sri Lanka: what it is and when to go
St. Andrew's Church, Haputale is a church in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (Haputale). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is January to March and July to August. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sri Lanka: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka · Temples
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Best time
- January to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- HRI Mattala, 57 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 6.76942, 80.96094
What it is and where
St. Andrew's Church, Haputale is a church in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (Haputale). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sri Lanka: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Haputale, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 3.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 6.76942, 80.96094; the nearest main airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI, Mattala), 57 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sri Lanka (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Sri Lanka. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St. Andrew's Church, Haputale is January to March and July to August.
- JanBest time11:39
- FebBest time11:47
- MarBest time11:57
- AprPossible12:09
- MayPossible12:19
- JunPossible12:23
- JulBest time12:21
- AugBest time12:13
- SepPossible12:02
- OctBetter not11:51
- NovBetter not11:41
- DecPossible11:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sri Lanka in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sri Lanka
To enter Sri Lanka there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sri Lanka checklist. Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); plugs: Type D, G and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (universal adapter); emergencies: 119 police · 1990 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pekoe Trail - Stage 13 - Haputale To St. CatherineHiking3.1 km
- Adisham HallCountry house near Haputale, Sri Lanka3.3 km
- Pekoe Trail - Stage 12 - Udaweriya to HaputaleHiking5.9 km
- Pekoe Trail - Stage 14 - St. Catherine (Lipton Seat) To MakulellaHiking8.4 km
- Natural Water Reserve 111Protected area9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sri Lanka guide.
More in Sri Lanka: Temples
- Temple of the Tooth: Buddhist temple housing the relic of the tooth of Buddha
- Abhayagiri Vihāra: historical Buddhist monastery site in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- Jetavanaramaya: temple in Sri Lanka
- Gal Vihara: rock temple of the Buddha in Sri Lanka
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- Nallur Kandaswamy temple: Hindu temple in Nallur, Sri Lanka
Every Sri Lanka place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Andrew's Church, Haputale?
It is a church in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sri Lanka: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St. Andrew's Church, Haputale?
January to March and July to August. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to St. Andrew's Church, Haputale?
The nearest main airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), 57 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sri Lanka is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sri Lanka map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pekoe Trail - Stage 13 - Haputale To St. Catherine, Adisham Hall, Pekoe Trail - Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale. The rest is in the Sri Lanka guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St. Andrew's Church, Haputale on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.