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Govinda hela |
Govinda hela |
<ul>Govinda hela or Westminister Abbey is a rocky mountain. The forest around the mountain is a protected forest. Govinda hela hike is one of the best hiking trails in Sri Lanka. It is about 55 km away from Arugam Bay.</ul> |
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Nature trail, Kirigalpotta |
Nature trail, Kirigalpotta |
<ul>Nature trails to Kirigalpotta (2,389 m), the second-highest mountains of Sri Lanka, located west of Horton plains national park is one of the best nature trails in Sri Lanka.</br>
<br>The hikers can experience all aspects of the unique and fragile eco-system of the Horton plains national park on the nature trail to Kirigalpoththa Mountain. The trail goes through areas of wet grassland, cloud forests, and scrubs at the summit. A wide variety of beautiful wildflowers and hundreds of birds can be seen during the hike. If you are lucky enough, you will be able to see wild boar, deer, and leopard.
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Nature trail, Thotupola kanda |
Nature trail, Thotupola kanda |
<ul>Thotupola Kanda 3rd highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2,357 m has located north of Horton plains national park. Nature trail to Thotupola Kanda is a fairly easy trail comparing other nature trails in Sri Lanka. It is a 4 km trail and takes about 1 hour to reach the summit. You will be able to experience the montane forest ecosystem during your hike. The surrounding view is spectacular at the summit. |
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Kudumbigala monastery |
Kudumbigala monastery |
<ul>Kudumbigala is an ancient cave monastery complex with more than 200 caves built by King Devanampiyatissa in the 2nd century BC. The hermit monks who engaged in deep meditation are characteristic of this monastery today. As a result of that Kudumbigala has a very calm and quiet spiritual atmosphere.<br>
Hike to the top of the Kudumbigala is an interesting nature walk with lots of wildlife. It is about a 2 hours hike. The view from the top is amazing. It is located inside the Kumana national park, 26 km south of Arugam Bay. </ul> |
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Pidurangala rock |
Pidurangala rock |
<ul>Pidurangala rock is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya located adjacent to the Sigiriya rock. During the sunrise or sunset, a panoramic 360-degree view of valleys around Pidurangala rock including Sigiriya would be an absorbing scenery.<br>
<br>It is said that Pidurangala was a cave monastery during king Kasyapa’s period where he has transferred the monks in the Sigiriya monastery to Pidutangala monastery to build his citadel in Sigiriya.<br>
<br>Halfway through the hike to Pidurangala rock, you will find the Pidurangala temple where a huge reclining Buddha, lays inside.
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Namunukula hike |
Namunukula hike |
<ul>Namunukula Mountain Range located near Badulla has contained 9 peaks. The highest peak recorded 2,036 m of height. It is the 12th highest in Sri Lanka. Namunukula hike is one of the most popular hiking trails in Sri Lanka. It can be reached by two main entry points. One is from Memale village in the Spring Valley area. It takes 4 hours to reach the summit and the trail goes through the tea plantation and wildness. The other entry point at the 3rd-milepost on the Passara-Badulla road. The trail started at the Glep Alpin estate. It takes only 2 hours to reach the summit.</ul> |
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Little Adams Peak, Ella |
Little Adams Peak, Ella |
<ul>Little Adams Peak in Ella is about 1,141 m in height, not that much of height as the famous Adam’s Peak recorded 2,243 m in height. Therefore hike is not that difficult and it takes only 3 hours for both up and down. If you are witnessing the sunrise at the top of the peak you would be mesmerized by the scenic beauty of the surroundings.
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Ella rock |
Ella rock |
<ul>Ella rock, a famous cliff located near the Kital Ella railway station would be a stunning place to hike. At the summit, the view of the surrounding landscape is panoramic. The hike is about 8 km long and will take 4 hours for the entire hike.
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Thangamale sanctuary |
Thangamale sanctuary |
<ul>Thangamale sanctuary is a small forest patch situated adjoining the Adisham Bungalow, 28 km from Ella. The trekking through this forest along the neighbouring villages in Haputale is an interesting experience. You would be able to witness some great views along the valley.<br>
<br>You can took the path to the left of the Adisham bungalow and walked through the sanctuary and dropping down onto the train tracks and ended up in Idalgashinna railway station. The total distance is about 5 km and the last 500 m is along the rail track. It takes only about 1 and a half hours. </ul> |
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Saptha Kanya mountain, Martinair Flight 138 |
Saptha Kanya mountain, Martinair Flight 138 |
<ul>Saptha Kanya (Seven Maiden) mountain range is one of the most picturesque mountain range in Sri Lanka which consists of seven peaks. The Laxapana falls is in the background of this mountain range.</br>
<br>It is said that the smaller size elephants (kuru elephants) are living in the peaks of this mountain range but it is hard to see them. If you are willing to see them you have to camp a few days at the peak. The mountain range is filled with lush green natural vegetation with steep slopes providing adventurers hiking opportunities through the thick green canopy. </br>
<br>This mountain range became well-known around the world after the Martinair Flight 138 crashed between the 2nd and 3rd mountain peaks killing hundreds of passengers in 1974.
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Hantana |
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<ul>Hantana mountain range is a famous hiking trail in Kandy. There are 2 main trailheads to the Hantana range. One is from the famous Peradeniya University and another one from “Hanthana 4th milepost”. There are several peaks to hike in this range. The surrounding view is panoramic. |
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Ritigala, Mountain hike |
Ritigala, Mountain hike |
<ul>Ritigala is famous due to Ritigala Mountain, Ritigala forest, Ritigala forest monastery, and Ritigala Jayasena. It is located 43 km north of Sigiriya.<br>
<br>Ritigala Mountain is remarkable for its history, legends, and nature. It is a steep jungle-clad mountain with a height of 764.25 m. The summit of the mountain is a mini plateau on which the vegetation is different from the surrounding area. Hence the summit has a cool and wet micro-climate. This mountain is a herbal medical garden also where many rare herbal medical plants are to be found.<br>
<br>According to the Mahavamsa, this mountain is referred to as “Arittha Pabbata”, where the king’s army was raised. During the reign of King Surathissa (177-187 BC), a temple called “Sankha Viharaya” was built. Several following kings also reconstructed the temple and added more Viharas and Stupas. The remains of this monastery complex can still be found today.<br>
<br>There are well-known legends related to Ritigala. One is related to Ramayana and the other one regarding Ritigala Jayasena. Ritigala Jayasena is being a good Angampora warrior, he challenged Gotaimbara, one of the King’s army commander. During the battle, Jayasena’s head was removed by Gotaimbara. After his death, Ritigala Jayasena became the much-feared demon “Mahasona”.<br>
<br>According to the Ramayana, Rama’s brother, Lakshman was wounded during the battle between King Ravana. The monkey god “Hanuman”, was sent to the Himalayas to find some special medicinal herbs. But Hanuman forgot which herbs he needed. In desperation, he took a chunk of the mountains and twisted in his tail, and came back. On his way back he dropped a piece of it at Ritigala mountain. It is believed, that is how the great variety of medicinal herbs can be found in the Ritigala Mountain.
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Danigala, Alien Mountain |
Danigala, Alien Mountain |
<ul>Danigala or the Alien Mountain is located at Aralaganwila, 44km away from Polonnaruwa. In recent years there has been some news about UFO sighting in this area. If you climb up to the top of Danigala you may be brought up some favourable question mark regarding UFO sighting. That is due to the circular shape at the top and its’ vegetation. Hike to the top of the mountain would be a fascinating experience. Danigala temple at the bottom of the mountain. It has a lot of ruins and 70 odd caves. Partly destroyed reclined Buddha statue looks similar to the Pidurangala Buddha statue can be seen in one of these caves.</ul> |
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Trekking trails, Hagala, Appalagala |
Trekking trail, Hagala, Appalagala |
<ul>These trails take approximately 2 and a half hours. The trails go through moist semi-evergreen forest and dry "pathana" grasslands. Local fauna and flora specially birds and an incredible view at the top of the mountain can be seen during these trails.</ul> |
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Hiking trail, Kalupahana to Ohiya |
Hiking trail, Kalupahana to Ohiya |
<ul><p>The track through the Devil's Staircase to Horton Plains National Park is one of the most popular hiking and jeep track in Sri Lanka. It started at Kalupahana on the Colombo – Badulla road and ended at the 26th-milepost at Horton Plains – Ohiya road (B508).</p><p><br>
Though this is a hiker’s paradise only the most ardent hikers will undertake this 14 km hike. This trail goes over old dilapidated estate roads through many tea estates. It will take approximately 5 hours for the complete hiking.<br>
<br>The two most popular points on the route are the “V cut” and "Devils Staircase". "V cut" is a channel cut through the hill to allow the road to pass through. The Devils Staircase is man-made formations on the road extremely steep and difficult. The road will go across a stream which creates the Bambarakanda Falls. You will enjoy every moment of hiking and able to find a lot of breathtaking places where you would like to stay for a while.</p></ul>
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