Knuckles Mountain Range
දුම්බර කඳුවැටිය
A misty mountain range whose peaks resemble the knuckles of a clenched fist, part of the UNESCO-listed Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and well suited to a day hike.
The Knuckles Mountain Range lies about 30 to 50 km northeast of Kandy. Its peaks resemble a clenched fist, which gave it its name, and it was inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Central Highlands of Sri Lanka' in 2010. The area has cloud forests, terraced fields, waterfalls, and remote villages, and is home to many endemic birds and lizards. A popular plan is to hire a car from Kandy to Riverston or the Dunsinane trail and hike routes such as 'World's End' (Mini World's End). A local guide is recommended. Entry to the protected area requires a ticket, leeches are common in the rainy season, and the weather can change quickly.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Aluvihare Rock Temple
- Matale Spice Gardens
- Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
- British Garrison Cemetery
- Kandy National Museum & Royal Palace
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show