Maskeliya

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.

See also

• Sri Lanka portal

• List of towns in Central Province, Sri Lanka