Mayapore Village (Kandy, Sri Lanka)
Mayapore Village (Kandy, Sri Lanka) in Kandy, Sri Lanka is a filming location for Indiana Jones (1981). It appears on screen as Mayapore Village, India.
Location Names
Hantana Tea Plantation, Kandy
Mayapore Village, India
About This Location
The hill country location where the desperate villagers plead with Indiana Jones to recover their stolen children.
Featured In
Indiana Jones
Filming Details
Filming Period
Temple of Doom (1983)
Areas Used
Tea plantation village, traditional houses, surrounding hills, rural Sri Lankan landscape
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Substitute for India after government refused filming, local villagers as extras, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage nearby
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Hantana, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Visiting Mayapore Village (Kandy, Sri Lanka)
Opening Hours
Daylight hours, village accessible
Entry Fees
Village visit: Free with respectful approach, Tea plantation tours: $10-20
Accessibility
Rural village paths, some walking required, hilly terrain
Travel Information
15km from Kandy city, tuk-tuk or taxi access, combine with nearby Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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