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. The village folks believe that Lord Buddha imprinted his sacred left foot on the peak of Lakegala on his first trip to Mahiyanganaya. Lakegala mountain is a major attraction among tourists both local and foreign as it is the only known highest triangular bare rock in Srilanka which invariably requires rock climbing equipment to scale. This unique feature of the mountain is observable form the heart of the Meemure village. At a glance it appears as though, the climbing can be done only on one side of the triangular rock. However it is an ascendable peak which is almost a 75 degree climb where the climber has to be appropriately equipped with the entire rock climbing safety gear.

Lakegala first chapter can be completed within 3 hours after commencing from Meemure. This part of the trip will be all the way through a forest. A bewitching mischievous stream playing peek-a-boo through the journey. You will encounter cascading waterfalls veiled in the obscurity of the undisturbed virgin forest too.

The journey up to this point can be done without safety gear. Be that may, once you start the climb trying without the same can be fatal. Until we fix the climbing ropes you have to don yourselves with the climbing harnesses, helmets, elbow guards, knee guards and ……… we provide. Our able instructors will always be readily available to help and guide you and assure your safety and security during this arduous part of the climb. An individual may need 30 minutes to complete this part and once the steep climb is covered it may take another 10 minutes climb; not so strenuous, to reach the view point. The view you get to witness at that vantage point is absolutely worth all your pains and aches.

After spending some quality time on the summit, you get to scale down using the abseiling method and thereafter it will take another approximately 3 hours trek to get back to the base. You can enjoy a delightful night, gazing at the mountain crests listening to the subtle chimes of nature and gently lull yourself to sleep after a hearty meal. Adventure is waiting to continue next morning.

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