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Kandy

Hike the trails of the remote Knuckles mountains

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What you'll do

Spend half a day trekking in the Knuckles Range with your guide, an outdoors enthusiast and knowledgeable naturalist. This is one of Sri Lanka’s most hauntingly beautiful trails! It snakes through the Hill Country, which is home to 40 rural villages and a plethora of endemic wildlife. The rugged terrain is almost always cloaked with a thick mist that hangs spectre-like around the peaks, making it truly off-the-beaten track. You are unlikely to see another soul along the way, it’ll just be you and nature!
Duration
6-8hrs

Notes
This experience requires a high level of fitness; but the trek can be shortened or lengthened. The trek can accommodate children as well. You'll need to wear light, comfortable clothing, sturdy sneakers/hiking boots, a raincoat and swimwear for dips in the waterfall pool. You will encounter leeches on the trek but special leech socks will provide protection. The best months for this activity are between March - April and June - August.

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