Hiking & Trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range

Overview

What to Expect Arrival time will be 0630 hrs at the Knuckles Mountain range trailhead. Brief description of the route and the hike. There will be two trekking options for selection – Waterfall trekking (9 K.M’s both ways) or the Knuckles peak hike (16 K.M’s both ways). Starting the hike at 0645 hrs. Rest stops within every 1.5 K.M. Refreshments. Estimated time to reach the top by 1215 hrs. Lunch. Photography session. Climbing down by 1315 hrs. Refreshments. Reaching the trail-head by 1730 hrs.

Itinerary

1. Knuckles Mountain Range

   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. Whilst this name was assigned by early British surveyors, the Sinhalese residents have traditionally referred to the area as Dumbara Kanduvetiya meaning mist-laden mountain range. Knuckles Mountain Forest Range covering an area of approximately 21,000 ha is a part of the Central Highlands World Heritage site, declared in 2010. Though it is a part of Central Highlands it is well separated by Mahaweli river valley from the sides of South and east and Matale valley from the west.

   · 11 h· Admission included

2. Knuckles Mountain Range

   • Arrival time will be 6.30 A.M at the Knuckles Mountain range trailhead. • Brief description of the route and the hike. Knuckles peak hike will be 17 K.M’s both ways. • Starting the hike at 6.45 A.M. • Rest stops within every 1.5 K.M. • Refreshments • Estimated time to reach the top by 12.15 P.M. • Lunch. • Photography session • Climbing down by 1.15 P.M • Refreshments

   · Non-stop passage

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients
• The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Kurumba DMC or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
• Kurumba DMC does not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings while on tour.
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 227066P98

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