Description

<p>Manigala and Riverston are two peaks in the northern part of the Knuckles mountain range on breezy gaps. When you are going from Matale to Riverston you can reach Bambarakiri Ella after 1.5 km from Rattota. Then you can hike to Riverston peak. There is a telecommunication tower at the peak. Then you can reach Pitawala Patana. It is a grassland, spreads over around 10 ha of a gently sloping rock slab covered with just a thin soil layer. Mini World’s End at Pitawala Pathana ends in a steep drop of 300 m offering you a panoramic view of the Knuckles Range and some of its valleys below</p><p>Manigala hike can start from Rathinda village. During your hike, you will be able to grab the scenic sites of Thelgamu valley, Atanwala village, and the best view of Riverston peak and the whole mountain range. On a clear day, you can see the Duwili Ella at the eastern part of the mountain</p>