Maskeliya
Town in Central Province, Sri Lanka
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Maskeliya
මස්කෙළිය | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 A section of the Maskeliya Reservoir as seen from the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary | |
  Maskeliya | |
| Coordinates: 6°50′00″N 80°34′20″E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| District | Nuwara Eliya District |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
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.
