7-Hour Knuckles Mountain Trek with Scenic Waterfall Lunch
Highlights
Kandy
nature, trekking, photography
Group Tour
7 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on an adventurous trek through the Knuckles Mountain Range, beginning from Kandy. Experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s highlands as you follow the tea trail uphill into silent forests and rocky plateaus. Walk through evergreen dwarf cloud forests, cross wooden bridges, and discover endemic flora and fauna unique to this region. Take in panoramic views from the peaks, enjoy a refreshing picnic lunch by a waterfall or natural pool, and trek downhill along scenic slopes. This nature-filled experience promises tranquillity, challenge, and breathtaking scenery all in one unforgettable journey.
Itinerary
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7-Hour Knuckles Leopard Trail Trek from Kandy
- 07:00–07:30: Pick-up from your hotel in Kandy and transfer by private vehicle to the Knuckles Range.
- 09:30–10:00: Begin your trek through the scenic Knuckles Mountain Range.
- Trek uphill along tea trails and through silent forest areas, gravel rocky paths, and bush forests.
- Cross wooden bridges and spot endemic flora and fauna while admiring the tranquil environment.
- Reach a large rocky plateau with panoramic peak views and walk through evergreen dwarf cloud forests surrounded by cane bamboo and endemic creepers.
- Enjoy your picnic lunch beside a waterfall with a natural pool or near Knuckles Peak.
- After lunch, start your adventure downhill trek towards the eastern slope, soaking in the changing scenery.
- 16:30–17:00: Complete your trek and return to Kandy by evening.
Grade: Hard to Medium
Transport Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Kandy
Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Altitude: 1000 to 1900 metres
Distance: 16 kilometres
What's Included
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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