Day 01
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 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
