2-Day Tea Trail Trek On Knuckles Mountain Range From Kandy
Description
Experience Sri Lankan wilderness like never before on this two-day trekking journey across Knuckles Mountain. Witness beautiful tea plantations as you hike up to the silent forest area through gravel paths and bush forests. Cross wooden bridges, marvel at waterfalls, spot endemic flora & fauna, swim in chilly mountain waters and relish an authentic traditional meal with locals.
Highlights
- Trek through Sri Lankan tropical rainforests
- Enjoy a picnic lunch with a stunning scenery
- Hike across traditional tea plantations and enormous waterfalls
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Day 1: Kandy - Knuckles Mountain Trek expand_more
- Meet your tour guide at your accommodation in Kandy and make your way to the Knuckles Mountain Range with your guide.
Trek uphill on the Tea Trail across gravel paths and bush forests till you reach the beautiful silent forest area. Cross wooden bridges, spotting endemic flora & fauna as you trek further. Climb through the evergreen dwarf cloud forests, keeping an eye out for endemic creepers and cane bamboo.
Enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic waterfall with a natural pool or the mountain peak.
Start your downhill trek to the eastern slope until you reach the base camp.
Rest overnight at the camp.
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Day 2: Village Excursion - Kandy expand_more
- Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the camping site.
Trek downhill to a tea plantation and enjoy panoramic views of misty forests full of pine, eucalyptus and turpentine trees. Observe birds, small animals, and butterflies.
Marvel at a waterfall en route and swim in the crystal clear water of its natural pool.
Walk through magical terrace rice fields and enter a traditional local village, where you will see vegetable and spice gardens.
Interact with the villagers and learn about their culture as you enjoy an authentic lunch in the village.
Return to Kandy in the evening.
What's Included
Transport (pick-up and drop-off)
Entrance tickets, if any
English-speaking Sri Lankan trekking guide
1-day camping
Lunch (2)
Dinner (1)
Breakfast (1)
Tea and snacks
Trekking equipment
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Meeting Point
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.