Maskeliya;one jem of Sri-Lanka

 

 

               MASKELIYA IN SRI-LANKA

         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.

        

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.