A Hike to the peaks of the Knuckles Mountain Range
Exercise, fresh air and quiet peace of a natural landscape
1 Day
Knuckles Mountain Range
Moderate
What does this means?All year around
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
We all need to get out into nature and relax and unwind. Why not take 24 hours out of your busy schedules and put it into something that will give you nothing but positive returns?
Hiking is a natural therapy. The thought of climbing up a mountain range consisting of 34 mountains that range from 900 - 2000 m is holding you back. You are powerful. Have faith in yourself and discover your hidden adventurous soul.
We have the perfect location ready and waiting for you. The beautiful and majestic Knuckles mountain range. Often cloaked in thick layers of cloud, this miracle of nature houses more than 34 percent of Sri Lanka's endemic trees, shrubs, and herbs and was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2010. The range comprises nine peaks over 1200 meters (4000 ft) in height. Although the country's forestry department has various reforestation projects up and running, The cultivation of cardamom on a large scale in the montane forests is a major threat to the fragile forest ecosystem.
Have no regrets. Take back memories. The 17 km hike has been designed to satisfy your yearning for adventure. Take a look at the details given below. Come with your friends, family or work colleagues. Don’t be afraid to even come alone. This is for you. Make a choice today. As the famous quote by Werner Herzog says “The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.
Some things you’ll see on the way
- Tea plantations
- Pygmy forest
- Cloud forests
- Plateau with grassland
- Endemic birds
- Mammals
- Freshwater creatures in crystal clear water streams
- And finally the Panoramic view at the Summit
Moments to remember
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