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Discovering Knuckles Mountain Range

Knuckles
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Duration

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Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

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Overview

Discovering Knuckles Mountain Range :

The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, and it spreads through 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. Because of which resembles  the knuckles of  clenched  fist  when  viewed  from  certain  locations  in  the Kandy District. Early British surveyors assigned the the name Knuckles. However, 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 hectares. Also a part of the Central Highlands World Heritage site, declared in 2010. Further, it bears the superiority of 35 peaks over 1000 m above sea level. And also 20 peaks over 1500m above sea level. Though it is a part of Central Highlands it is well separated by Mahaweli river valley from South and east. Similarly, by Matale valley from the west.

Knuckles Forest consists of a range of vegetation types that have resulted from diverse climatic and topographic conditions. Among these are the humid tropical lowland semi evergreen forest, tropical sub-montane humid evergreen forest, montane grassland (patana) and pygmy forest. The complexity brought to the area with vegetation types is further increased by range of landscape modifications by people. Specially, since the British colonization.

Knuckles Mountain Forest Range supports a rich biological diversity. Along with 128 species of birds and 31 mammal species. As well as 20 species of amphibians, 53 species of reptiles, 15 fresh water species. All species are not equally distributed throughout the range. Their distribution depends on multiple factors. Such as food availability, availability of nesting sites etc. that vary with climate, elevation and land cover.

Following tours also can be found in our tour list in Knuckles:

Access Trails

  • To access the Knuckles peak (1864 M) there are two main trails. Both trails from Kandy District – Bambarella trail and Thangappuwa trail.
  • Apart from above mentioned two trails there are many trails which can use to reach other peaks in the range. Trails like Manigala, Riverston, Pitawala pathana, Dumbanagala, Dotalugala etc.. are available for exploration.

Access via Thangappuwa trail:

  • Knuckles peak hike – 620m elevation gain, 17 K.M (total length of the trek), Difficulty level – Moderate to high.
  • Waterfall hike – Kota Ganga waterfall hike in the Knuckles range – 365m elevation gain, 13 K.M (total length of the trek), Difficulty level – Moderate.

Best Season

  • Each year December to April is the best time to do the Knuckles hike.
  • July and August also recommended.

Key Factors

  • Up to date first aid, qualified medical officer, adequate refreshments, pack lunch, back up vehicle for emergency transport, tour guide and helper will provide for the hike.

Highlights of the trail/hike

  • We offer the hike from Thangappuwa. This is the most scenic trail due to various vegetation types such as pygmy forest, sub montane rain forest, open grassland and cloud forest. Initial climb and the final stretch is the most difficult part of the hike, rest is mixture of sceneries and wildlife.

IMPORTANT FACTORS

  • Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients
  • Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended
  • Special dietary requirements should be notified in advance.
  • Clients must have good pair of Shoes/boots, leech socks, long sleeve t-shirts and pants…
  • 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, Paradise Island Safari 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.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

  • Arrival time will be 7.30 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 7.45 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
  • starting climb down by 1.15 P.M
  • Refreshments Reaching the trail head by 3.30 P.M

Included/Excluded

  • Lunch.
  • Refreshments with energy slabs.
  • First aid
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Back up vehicle for emergency transport.
  • Support staff - guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer.
  • Any transportation up to the trail head at Knuckles Mountain range trailhead.
  • Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra.

Tour's Location

Knuckles

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