Sri Lanka · Village Tours

3-Day Meemure Village Tour from Kandy with Camping and Hiking

3 Days Round trip from Kandy Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the magnificent views of the Knuckles Mountain Range from Corbet's Gap
  • 02 Explore Rassa Gala and Narangamuwa villages through Lakegala mountain
  • 03 Visit Navarathna waterfall, located 3 km into the woods at Meemure
  • 04 Enjoy an "out of civilization" stay in remote Meemure village with local interaction

Spend 3 days immersed in nature on this journey to Meemure, a remote village about 50 km from Kandy. Designed for travellers ready to disconnect from mobile signal and internet, this experience offers an "out of civilization" escape with village life, camping, hiking, water activities, and meaningful interaction with the locals. Along the way, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Knuckles Mountain Range, explore nearby villages, and visit the beautiful Navarathna waterfall deep in the woods.

Stop at Corbet's Gap to experience the magnificent view of the Knuckles Mountain Range, with a deep valley between the range and a rain shadow area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kandy, Meemure, Knuckles Mountain Range
Languages English, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey from Kandy to Meemure Village

  • Meet your guide at the Queens Hotel entrance and begin the journey towards Hunnasgiriya.

  • Reach Hunnasgiriya Junction and board a 4x4 jeep to continue the journey.

  • Stop at Loolwatha Tea Shop to freshen up before continuing the journey. This stop is not included in the cost.

  • Stop at Corbet's Gap to experience the magnificent view of the Knuckles Mountain Range, with a deep valley between the range and a rain shadow area. This area also has a mixture of vegetation types, including wet, dry, and montane vegetation.

  • Reach Meemure and head to the camping site. Get ready to participate in some water sports activities.

  • A delicious village lunch will be served at the water sports area. Enjoy your lunch and continue the sports before returning to the camping site.

  • Take a look around Meemure village and learn about its lifestyle, culture, and history. You may also taste pure kithul jaggery and fresh kithul toddy if you wish.

  • Make your way back to the camping site. If you wish to have a natural pool bath and fish therapy, ask your guide to lead you to the pool next to the camping site.

Savour a BBQ and bonfire at night.

2
Day 02

Hike Through Lakegala Mountain to Remote Villages

  • Wake up to hot tea and a yummy breakfast.

  • Start your journey with a packed lunch towards Rassa Gala and Narangamuwa village through Lakegala mountain. This trip includes hiking, walking through the jungle, and some steep trekking as well. Along the way, you may witness the beauty of the Knuckles Mountain Range and breathe the fresh air.

  • Return to the camping site. If you wish to have a natural pool bath and fish therapy, ask your guide, and he will lead you to the pool next to the camping site.

Savour a BBQ and bonfire at night.

3
Day 03

Navarathna Waterfall Visit and Return to Kandy

  • Wake up to hot tea and a yummy breakfast.

  • Start your journey towards Navarathna waterfall, which is located 3 km into the woods. Take a short walk and enjoy the waterfall.

  • Return to the camping site to enjoy your last lunch at Meemure.

  • A jeep will be ready to transport you back to Hunnasgiriya.

  • Stop at Loolwatha Tea Shop to freshen up, and continue towards Hunnasgiriya.

  • Transfer to an air-conditioned van to begin the journey towards Kandy.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kandy 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • English-speaking local guide

  • 2 litres of bottled mineral water per person

  • First aid and safety support

  • Food and accommodation for 3 days

  • 7 meals

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Food or drinks

  • Day 1 breakfast

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • Personal medication

What to bring

  • Leech socks

  • Raincoat or wind jacket

  • Cap or hat

  • Small or medium backpack

  • Hiking pole

Know before you go

  • Meemure is a tiny rural village. Therefore, you will not find any special food items and will only be served Sri Lankan village meals. If you wish to buy anything for your needs, inform the guide, and he/she will help you with this.

  • You will not find any hospitals or medical centres in Meemure, so please make sure to bring all your personal medical support.

  • There will be no mobile signal or internet connectivity, but if you need to make an emergency call, the CDMA facility is available at an extra cost.

  • Challenges you might face:

    • Misty weather
    • Leeches
    • Cold weather or sudden rain
    • Muddy walks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kandy.

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