Diyatalawa

Diyatalawa
Diyatalawa is located in Sri Lanka
Diyatalawa
Diyatalawa
Coordinates: 6°48′41″N 80°57′25″E / 6.81139°N 80.95694°E / 6.81139; 80.95694
ProvinceUva Province
Elevation
1,281 m (4,203 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)

Diyatalawa (දියතලාව, meaning 'the watered plain') is a former garrison town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, in the Badulla District of Uva Province. It is situated at an altitude of 1,281 m (4,203 ft) and has become a popular destination for local holiday makers. It is home to the Diyatalawa Garrison of the Sri Lanka Army, which includes the Sri Lanka Military Academy, officer training centre of the army; SLAF Diyatalawa, the Sri Lanka Air Force's ground combat training centre; and facilities of the Sri Lanka Police.