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50 Mountains to Climb in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers, with more than 50 mountains that offer a range of hiking experiences. From the ancient peak of Sri Pada (Adam's Peak), to the sacred mountain of Namunukula, there's something for everyone. With stunning views of tea plantations, waterfalls, and lush forests, hiking in Sri Lanka is an unforgettable adventure. You can travel to the highest peak, Kirigalpotta, which stands at 2,388 meters, or explore the rolling hills of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Whether you’re looking for an easy stroll or a strenuous climb, our travel agency can help you plan the perfect Sri Lankan mountain hike.
Peak | Height (m) | Difficulty | Nearest Town | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adarakanda | 1500 | Moderate | Pambahinna | Ratnapura |
Alagalla | 1140 | Moderate | Poththapitiya | Kandy |
Arangala | 792 | Easy | Naula | Matale |
Bana Samanala | 1800 | Strenuous | Palabaddala | Nuwara Eliya |
Beragala Mt | 1780 | Moderate | Beragala | Badulla |
Bible Rock | 798 | Moderate | Mawanella | Kandy |
Bisogala | 823 | Moderate | Mawathagama | Kurunegala |
Bopaththalawa (Green Mt) | 1900 | Moderate | Bogawanthalawa | Nuwara Eliya |
Brandy Rock | 1130 | Easy | Matale | Matale |
Dhanigala | 280 | Easy | Kandegama | Polonnaruwa |
Dimbulagala | 534 | Moderate | Polonnaruwa | Polonnaruwa |
Dolukanda | 600 | Moderate | Hunupola | Kurunegala |
Ella Rock | 1041 | Easy | Ella | Badulla |
Friar's Hood | 430 | Strenous | Maha Oya | Ampara |
Gombaniya | 1906 | Difficult | Huluganga | Matale |
Gommolikanda | 2034 | Difficult | Kalupahana | Badulla |
Gongala | 1357 | Moderate | Boraluwageayina | Ratnapura |
Govinda hela | 558 | Moderate | Siyambalanduwa | Monaragala |
Great Western | 2212 | Difficult | Talawakelle | Nuwara Eliya |
Hanthana Range | 1300 | Moderate | Kandy | Kandy |
Hawagala | 1400 | Moderate | Belihuloya | Ratnapura |
Hunnasgiriya | 1514 | Moderate | Panwila | Matale |
Idalgashinna Mt | 1890 | Easy | Idalgashinna | Nuwara Eliya |
Kabaragala | 1506 | Moderate | Gampola | Kandy |
Kabbale Mt | 440 | Moderate | Udugama | Galle |
Kehelpathdoruwegala | 1529 | Moderate | Ududumbara | Matale |
Kellebokke | 1380 | Easy | Madulkelle | Kandy |
Kikiliyamana | 2143 | Easy | Nuwara Eliya | Nuwara Eliya |
Kirigalpoththa | 2388 | Moderate | Pattipola | Nuwara Eliya |
Knuckles Range | 1862 | Moderate | Bambarella | Matale |
Kodiyara Gala | 1800 | Difficult | Mandaram Nuwara | Nuwara Eliya |
Kondagala | 1620 | Easy | Delthota | Kandy |
Kurullangala | 1100 | Difficult | Ella | Badulla |
Lakegala | 1314 | Strenuous | Meemure | Matale |
Little Adams Peak | 1141 | Easy | Ella | Badulla |
Manigala | 1080 | Easy | Ilukkumbura | Matale |
Manikdena | 865 | Moderate | Dambulla | Matale |
Namunukula | 2036 | Moderate | Namunukula | Badulla |
Narangala | 1527 | Easy | Hali-ela | Badulla |
Peacock Hills | 1518 | Easy | Pussellawa | Kandy |
Pettigala | 1500 | Difficult | Balangoda | Ratnapura |
Riverston Peak | 1420 | Easy | Rattota | Matale |
Seven Virgins | 1569 | Difficult | Norton's Bridge | Nuwara Eliya |
Single Tree Hill | 2100 | Easy | Nuwara Eliya | Nuwara Eliya |
Thotupala Mt | 2357 | Easy | Pattipola | Nuwara Eliya |
Thunhisgala | 1627 | Moderate | Bambarella | Matale |
Uthuwankanda | 431 | Easy | Uthuwankanda | Kegalle |
Wangedikanda | 1360 | Moderate | Kalupahana | Badulla |
Waulagala | 900 | Easy | Amanawala | Kegalle |
Wiltshire | 1200 | Easy | Matale | Matale |
Yahangala | 1220 | Difficult | Ududumbara | Matale |
Yakdessagala | 430 | Moderate | Gonagama | Kurunegala |
Yakkuragala | 600 | Moderate | Kandalama | Matale |
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