• Thelgamu Oya - Climbing Manigala is a rewarding experience. It lets you enjoy the true beauty of the Knuckles Range. The beautiful “Thelgamu Oya” (river) and the paddy fields with the mountains in the backdrop at the traditional villages will simply take your breath away. The panoramic view of the Knuckles Range from the top of Manigala; the unique flat area on the top of the mountain which resembles the spine of an elephant and the rich diversity of vegetation - are some of the other highlights of the Knuckles trek. At the conclusion of the exhilarating trek to Knuckles, we retire into a small beautiful guest house to relax and enjoy our lunch prior to departure.

• Service of local guide
• Entry fees
• Bottled water
• Lunch

• Transportation to and from location
• Tip to staff

The Knuckles Mountain Range is an essential area for conservation, designated as a National Heritage and Wilderness Area by UNESCO.
Embarking on a journey in Knuckles should definitely feature in your array of activities while in Kandy. Engaging in backpacking across Knuckles allows you to traverse every type of forest found in Sri Lanka, climbing from elevations of 250 to 4,000 feet above sea level. This hiking trail offers an opportunity to move through different weather zones, unique to the Knuckles Mountain Range, making it an enchanting pathway for bird watching as well. Spanning a vibrant array of Sri Lanka’s forest ecosystems at varying heights of 250 to 4,000 feet, the range is a treasure trove of biodiversity. A stroll across the expansive Pitawala Pathana – the largest dry plain of the country – presents a breathtaking view of a 1,500-foot vertical descent to the valley of Puwakpitiya. These terrific, moderately challenging trails are an excellent way to shed the extra calories accumulated during your vacation.

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