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Thunhisgala

Thunhisgala is the sixth highest of the 34 peaks in the Knuckles Mountains. The elevation is 1617 meters above sea level. It is situated at the center of Knuckles area-Kalupahana which was covered with Cardamom estates 30 years ago. The name ‘Thunhisgala’ is used in the sense of ‘Thunhisa’ (Three peaks) because it rises in the middle of the mountain on three sides. It is also known as Thunthisgala as it is surrounded by 33 surrounding mountains. Thunhisgala is a place that is not very popular among many tourists in Sri Lanka but it is a very famous place among mountaineers. This mountain range separates the Kandy and Matale districts.

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Hanthana Mountain Range

Located close to Sacred world heritage city Kandy, Hanthana mountain range is made up of a number of mountain tops merged to each other in an exclusive manner and style, out of which the tallest is Uuragala Kanda (3800’) and the unique shaped Katusu Konda (chameleon dorsum) situated right behind it

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Lakegala Hiking and Climbing

Conspicuous Lakegagala is the sheer identity of Meemure or the Rock of the Devils. As mentioned in the epic Ramayana, Lakegala was a navigation landmark which King Rawana used to wing his dandumonara.

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Yahangala

Situated on to the southeastern part of the Knuckles range, Yahangala stands out mainly because of its peculiar shape. Knuckles range is a world heritage forest land of approximately 2100 hectares connecting Kandy and Matale towns in Srilanka.

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