Located in the districts of Kandy and Matale, is bounded by the Mahaweli River to the east, Hasalaka, Hettipola, Wasgamuwa route, and to the north, Wasgamuwa, Riverston, Matale. And the towns of Matale, Bambarella, Gomaraya, Tangappuwa to the west. To the south, the boundaries extend through regions such as Attala Mettuwa, Dumbara Gama, Kalugala, and Hasalaka. It is a mountainous area that stands out with an area of 21,000 hectares in the central hill country.

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.

Yahangala, located adjacent to the Knuckles Reserve in the Kandy District, is a prominent mountain peak that ranks highly among mountain climbers. The mountain can be easily accessed from Kalugala village, which lies near the Knuckles Reserve, and there are several forested paths that lead to this peak. Situated in the southern part of the Knuckles Reserve, the peak reaches an altitude of around 1300 meters.