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Hike to Knuckles Mountain Range from Kandy
1 day
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Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
Knuckles Mountain range is one the most important bio diversity environments with range of mountains and a great water and wild life resource. Also called Namunukula and the Dumbara Hills, it is believed to have been referred as ‘Giri Divaina’ and as ‘Malaya Rata’ in ancient times. Archaeological evidence notes the range is said to have hosted a Yaksha settlement. The most unique feature of Knuckles is its microcosms of various climatic conditions found in the Island, ranging from extremely wet to near arid. The upper cloud forests are vibrant, with colourful orchids, ferns and mosses. Home to many endangered and endemic species, the Knuckles Conservation Forest is deemed a UNESCO World Heritage partly as 64 per cent of the amphibians and 51 per cent of the reptiles here are endemic to Sri Lanka. The endemic Sri Lankan leopard as well as endemic purple-faced langur are found in this habitat. According to the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO, resident and migrant bird species and mammals including elephants, samburs, wild boar, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer and giant squirrel have found a home here.
Duration: 10 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
Knuckles Mountain range is one the most important bio diversity environments with range of mountains and a great water and wild life resource. Also called Namunukula and the Dumbara Hills, it is believed to have been referred as ‘Giri Divaina’ and as ‘Malaya Rata’ in ancient times. Archaeological evidence notes the range is said to have hosted a Yaksha settlement. The most unique feature of Knuckles is its microcosms of various climatic conditions found in the Island, ranging from extremely wet to near arid. The upper cloud forests are vibrant, with colourful orchids, ferns and mosses. Home to many endangered and endemic species, the Knuckles Conservation Forest is deemed a UNESCO World Heritage partly as 64 per cent of the amphibians and 51 per cent of the reptiles here are endemic to Sri Lanka. The endemic Sri Lankan leopard as well as endemic purple-faced langur are found in this habitat. According to the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO, resident and migrant bird species and mammals including elephants, samburs, wild boar, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer and giant squirrel have found a home here.
Duration: 10 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Bottled water 1 liter per person
Not included
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Sport
65%
Tourism
45%
Cultural
30%
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