Shanthipura View Point

Shanthipura View Point
Shanthipura View Point (Sinhala: ශාන්තිපුර නැරඹුම් ස්ථානය) is a high observation point located in Kalapura near the Shanthipura Village in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. Situated 1,692 m above sea level, Shanthipura Colony is considered the village on the highest elevation in the country (Abeywardana, 2004). The viewpoint is maintained through a government body. A panoramic view of Sri Lanka's highest mountains such as  Pidurutalagala ,  Sri Pada , Kikiliyamana , and a part of the Nuwara Eliya town including the  Lake Gregory can be seen from this viewpoint. . See also #)  Arthur's Seat View Point #)  Bambarakele Sri Maha Viharaya #)  Kallebokka Upper Division View Point #) Lipton's Seat View Point #) Single Tree Hill View Point References 1) Abeywardana, H.A.P., 2004. Heritage of Kandurata: Major natural, cultural and historic sites. Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka.  pp.220-221. Location Map This page was last updated on 10 September 2023