8 hours full day Knuckles Mountain Kotagaga Hiking

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Duration

full day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Discover Knuckles Mountain hiking adventure for an enjoyable journey through bamboo-lined landscapes, mysterious cloud forest and tranquil rivers leading up to an eye-popping panoramic vantage point that overlooks valley. Your hike will not only challenge physical strength but will reward you with unparalleled natural beauty as you encounter stunning landscapes along the way!

Why should you participate in this trek?

An Enthralling Adventure: This hike boasts breathtaking diversity with tea-fields, bamboo cloud forests, bamboo groves and riversides trails providing an ever-evolving panorama that makes every experience thrilling and visually breathtaking.
Journey of Discovery If you’re seeking an active and challenging hiking experience, this trail provides the ideal chance to test both your physical abilities as well as explore an unchartered terrain with unique challenges that add extra thrills and adventures to any journey.
Your final prize on your journey will be unforgettable: stunning views will meet you as soon as you ascend a hill that overlooks a valley below and breathtaking panoramas unfold before your eyes with mountains, forests and natural scenes – an absolute photographer’s delight and breathtaking sight!

Nature-Based Wonders: When you walk along the trail, it will be awe-inspiring to see Indigenous fauna and flora that are Indigenous to the area, which can only be found here, giving you a chance to acquire insights into one of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Knuckles Mountain Range.

Cultural Experience If you are drawn to culture, this hike offers the ideal chance to interact with indigenous communities that inhabit your destination region and gain an insight into their way of living.
Memorable Experience Our Knuckles Mountain Hiking promises an experience you won’t soon forget, featuring stunning natural splendour of Sri Lanka and all it offers.

Highlights

  • 1. Tours of Kandy usually begin when your tour guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you up the Knuckles Mountain Range on an approximately two-hour scenic drive.
  • 2. As you approach the starting point of your hiking trail, the anticipation builds, adding an extra layer of excitement to your scenic drive through the lush terrain and winding roads.
  • 3. Knuckles Mountain Range: This trail leads you right into the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its diversity, unspoiled woodlands, and rough terrain.
  • 4. Diverse Landscapes: Prepare to be awestruck on your hike as you traverse a variety of landscapes, from dense meadows to forested mountains, and encounter clean streams teeming with rich biodiversity. This is nature at its most magnificent!
  • 5. Challenging Trails: Are You Up for an Adventure? This Hike Isn't For the Weak: With steep ups, downhills, and rough terrain as parts of its course, this hike presents plenty of thrills! Perfect for thrill-seekers.
  • 6. Waterfalls and Streams: During your trip, you will surely witness stunning waterfalls and streams. This will allow the visitor to relax in nature's breathtaking beauty.
  • 7. Traditional Cultures. The Knuckles Mountain Range is not just a haven for nature lovers, but also a treasure trove of cultural experiences.
  • 8. Amazing Perspectives: As we go to higher elevations, stunning landscape views of mountains, valleys, and forests unfold before us, providing plenty of opportunities for photographers while enjoying their tranquility.
  • 9. Picnic Lunch When planning a trip through Knuckles National Forest, don't forget the picnic lunch option! Enjoy delicious meals amid nature's splendor for an unforgettable dining experience.
  • 10. Once back to Kandy from your day's journey of discovery and hiking, return in the late afternoon or early evening with memories of an exciting yet difficult trip!

Included/Excluded

  • Picnic Lunch Enjoy delicious picnic food while enjoying the beauty of nature during the tour. It will provide meals to fuel your travels.
  • Admission Tickets Each ticket for the attractions and places in this itinerary are included, granting you full access to the locations you've selected.
  • English Speaking guide Gain the insights and experience of a guide in English who can help you improve your experience and guarantee your security.
  • Helper The assigned person is on hand to assist you in different aspects of the trip in order to ensure that your trip is more pleasurable fun and memorable.
  • "Transportation will not be included" in the original cost. If transportation is required to Kandy the additional cost of $15 per person is charged. "
  • Personal Expenses
  • Unlisted expenses refers to beverages, souvenirs or meals not listed within your list of expenses.
  • Travel Insurance:
  • Additional Activities or Excursions: Activities that go beyond the scope of an itinerary generally do not form part of tour packages.
  • Addition Transport: Any travel between your point of departure for your trip and its final destination that isn't part of its package is not covered.

Itinerary

Pick up from your accommodation in Kandy.Scenic drive from Kandy to the Knuckles Mountain Range, enjoying the picturesque countryside. 

Arrive at the starting point of the hike, where your guide will provide a safety briefing and distribute any necessary gear. 

Embark on your high Knuckles hike, exploring diverse landscapes, including lush forests, meadows, and mountain ridges. Enjoy the challenging yet rewarding trails, taking in the natural beauty and occasional waterfalls. 

Take a break for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the trail. Savor delicious local and international cuisine while surrounded by the stunning mountain environment. 

Resume the hike, ascending to higher elevations, and appreciating breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Your guide will share insights about the local flora, fauna, and indigenous communities. 

Explore the summit area, take photographs, and soak in the serene atmosphere. Reflect on the day's adventure and enjoy the sense of accomplishment. 

Begin the descent back to the starting point, then drive back to Kandy. 

Return to Kandy and drop-off at your accommodation. End of the tour.

Durations

Full day (8+ hours)

Languages

English
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