Delthota Explained

Delthota is a small town in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The town is located near to Nuwara Eliya District, and has a climate similar to that found in Nuwara Eliya, which often requires to wear a jacket to keep yourself warm.

People in Delthota

Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims live together in Delthota. It has a friendly, multicultural environment. Delthota is a remote village, so strangers are easily spotted.

Places to visit from Delthota

Delthota is a small town in Kandy district yet has number of attractions.

1. The remains of Sir. James Taylor (Ceylon)'s House.
2. First tea Estate in Sri Lanka
3. First tea factory in Sri Lanka
4. Nillamba Buddhist meditation center

Delthota Buddhist Temples

There are many Buddhist temples in the Delthota area.

• Sri Jinendrarama viharaya - Uda Delthota
• Sri Ratahanasrama Viharaya - Delthota
• Sri Ashokarama Viharaya - Galaha Estate - Galaha
• Sri Sanghabhi Buddhist Centre - Sandaruanpura - Delthota
• Sri Sudharmarama Viharaya - Bopitya Estate - Delthota
• Bauddha Madyasthanaya - Bawlana Estate - Bawlana
• Sri Vijayarama Viharaya - Maaussawa
• Sri Bodhirukkarama Viharaya - Kolambissa
• Bogahathenna Viharasthanaya - Nawaneliya
• Sri Sudharshanarama Viharaya - Kandegama
• Sri Abhayaingharama Viharaya - Gabadagama
• Sri Jayasumanarama Viharaya - Loolkandura
• Bauddha wivekasrama Viharaya - naaranghinna
• Sri Sumithrama Viharaya - Galaha

Travelling to Delthota

28 km from Peradeniya, via Galaha.