| Maskeliya | |
| Native Name: | මස්කෙළිය |
| Native Name Lang: | "si" |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates: | 6.8333°N 80.5722°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Sri Lanka |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Central Province |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Nuwara Eliya District |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | Sri Lanka Standard Time |
| Utc Offset: | +5:30 |
Maskeliya is a town in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka.[1] [2]
It is known for its mountains, waterfalls, unique ethnic background and estates. The actual town is built on a combination of three estates. Despite the aircraft crash, Because of Adams peak, Maskeliya has been a popular destination in Sri Lanka.