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Delthota is a small town in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The town is located near to Nuwara Eliya District, and has a climate similar to that found in Nuwara Eliya, which often requires to wear a jacket to keep yourself warm.
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Delthota is a small town in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The town is located near to Nuwara Eliya District, and has a climate similar to that found in Nuwara Eliya, which often requires to wear a jacket to keep yourself warm.
Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims live together in Delthota. It has a friendly, multicultural environment. Delthota is a remote village, so strangers are easily spotted.
Delthota is a small town in Kandy district yet has number of attractions.
There are many Buddhist temples in the Delthota area.
28 km from Peradeniya, via Galaha.
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