Udugampola Clock Tower: A Timeless Historical Landmark

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, navigate to Udugampola by following the A1 highway. From Colombo, take the A1 towards Negombo and continue until you reach the Udugampola Roundabout. The Udugampola Clock Tower is located right at the roundabout. There are no tolls on this route, but you may incur fuel costs depending on your vehicle's mileage.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  To reach Udugampola by bus, you can catch a bus from Colombo to Kandy that passes through Udugampola. Look for buses labeled as 'Kandy' or 'Kurunegala'. Inform the bus conductor that you want to stop at Udugampola. The fare typically ranges from 100 to 150 LKR, depending on the bus service. Once you arrive at Udugampola, the Clock Tower is a short walk from the bus stop located at the roundabout.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you prefer traveling by train, take a train from Colombo Fort to Peradeniya or Kandy. From Kandy, you can take a bus or a taxi to Udugampola. If you take a bus, board a bus heading to Colombo and ask the driver to drop you off at Udugampola. The total train fare is approximately 150 to 300 LKR, depending on the class of travel. The bus fare from Kandy to Udugampola will be around 60 to 100 LKR.

• Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or a ride-hailing service like PickMe or Uber. Input 'Udugampola Clock Tower' or the address '4XGJ+9F9, Udugampola Roundabout' into the app. Fares may vary based on your starting location within Western Province, typically costing between 1,000 LKR to 2,500 LKR depending on distance and traffic conditions.