Knuckles Mountains Guided Trekking Tour From Kandy

Kandy, Sri Lanka
Duration9h - 11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Located in central Sri Lanka, the Knuckles Range gets its name from the series of peaks that resemble clenched fists when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy district.

Your adventure begins with a car/van transfer from Kandy to the Knuckle Range. As you embark on the trek, you will pass through fascinating landscapes including homegrown spice gardens, lush vegetable plantations, picturesque paddy fields, sprawling tea estates, intriguing pig forests and expansive plateaus.

The trek spans approximately 8 km one way and upon reaching the end of the trail, you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself with a refreshing swim at the base of a stunning waterfall. On the way, be prepared to encounter fascinating species of wildlife like deer, barking deer, deer monkeys and various types of lizards. Your friendly guide will help you explore the must-see sights to capture the best of your trekking trip.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees to Knuckles Forest
  • Refreshments
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Naturalist Guide/Trecker for the entire tour
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Knuckles Mountain Range
    8h · Admission ticket included
    The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, in the Districts of Matale and Kandy. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the massif which resembles the knuckles of clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District.
    Trekking adventure in the Knuckles Mountain Range takes you through lush forests, tea plantations, and waterfalls.
  2. Knuckles Conservation Forest
    1h
    The Knuckles Forest Reserve is the protected area that covers the whole of the Knuckles Mountain range. Along with Horton Plains National Park and the Peak Wilderness Forest region, it forms Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands.
    The whole area was collectively declared a Natural World Heritage Site in 2010.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pickup travellers from any Hotel in Kandy. Please write your
Hotel name if it's not given in the list.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Total Tour duration will include 2 hour traveling time from Kandy to Knuckles and way back to your Hotel after the Tour.

Cancellation policy

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