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Trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range

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Trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range

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Duration

8 hours

Cancellation

Up to 1 day

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Trekking in Knuckles mountain range is an absolute paradise with a number of trails to be explored. Winding through dense forest, across little streams, and over open montane grassland, passing tea estates and isolated village communities, the trails provide a view of unspoiled beauty of the region.

Around 9:30 AM, Start trek up to the Corbert’s Gap viewpoint on a trail through tea plantations, pygmy forest, cloud forests and plateau with grassland. Endemic birds, mammals, fresh water creatures in crystal clear water streams could be observed. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Corbert’s Gap viewpoint surrounded by thick jungles and mountains. 1 PM have lunch and walk back to the starting point of trek.

Around 9:00 AM, Start trek from a historical village with panoramic views of large terrace rice and vegetable fields up to base camp. Endemic birds, mammals, fresh water creatures in crystal clear water streams could be observed. Around 1 PM have lunch at the base camp and trek down to a tea plantation with views of Victoria reservoir. Return to starting point of trek.

Around 9:30 AM, Start trek up to the Knuckles summit on a trail through tea plantations, pygmy forest, cloud forests and plateau with grassland. Endemic birds, mammals, fresh water creatures in crystal clear water streams could be observed. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles summit surrounded by jungles. Around 1 PM have picnic lunch and walk back to the starting point of trek.

Around 9:30 AM, Start trek up to the Leopard rock on a trail through tea plantations, pygmy forest, cloud forests and plateau with grassland. Endemic birds, mammals, fresh water creatures in crystal clear water streams along with a visit to the highest cascading waterfall in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles mountain from Leopard rock. Around 1 PM have picnic lunch and walk back to the starting point of trek.

Highlights

  • Starting and ending point is your hotel in Kandy.
  • Total walking distance for the day is around 17kms
  • 4 trails based on your level of endurance and weather
  • Trails 1 & 2 are smooth to medium difficulty treks
  • Trails 3 & 4 are medium to hard difficulty treks

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Group of 4 to 8 adults 4 8 15%

Pick-up

Collection from your hotel in Kandy at around 7:00 AM and drive to Knuckles base camp for a day of trekking. Once you reach base camp, based on the weather conditions and your level of endurance you can select one of the four trails listed above

Drop-off

After a day of trekking you will return to your hotel at around 5:00 PM.

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance tickets to Knuckles Conservation Forest
  • Transportation from Kandy
  • Mineral water and lunch
  • Expenses of a personal nature

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Nature Trails
Trekking

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What should I wear?

Short trousers and walking shoes. Also remember to bring the following a rain coat, small back pack, sunscreen and toilet paper

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