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Knuckles Mountain Trekking Private Tour

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Length

8 days

Itinerary

8 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English

Overview

On this tour, you will be trekking in the scenic Knuckles Mountains. Some of the places you will be visiting are as follows. Meemure village- located near the border between Kandy District and Matale District in the Knuckles Mountain Range. Meemure is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka. Knuckles summit- trekking up to the summit on a trail through cloud forests, and plateau with grassland. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles Summit with all around the jungle. Mini World's end at Pitawala Pathana- Located towards the south of the mountains is Mini World’s End, offers sweeping views of the mountains Waterfalls and Leopard Rock viewpoint- Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles mountain from Leopard rock Alagalla Mountain and Pooja Gala- it is great for hiking Corbett’s Gap Trek- One of the most memorable and magnificent viewpoints in the mountain range

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Arrival⌄

    Greet and meet at the airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel in Negombo. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Negombo.

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: Hotel

  2. 2Mini World's End⌄

    Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Matale. Local Lunch Check-in at the hotel in Matale The trail to the Mini World's End from Knuckles Conservation Centre. Dinner and overnight stay in Matale.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Guest House

  3. 3Knuckles Summit⌄

    After breakfast starts the Knuckles summit trek. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles Summit and walk back to the pickup point. After lunch relax at the hotel Dinner and overnight stay in Matale.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Guest House

  4. 4Corbett's Gap Trekking⌄

    Breakfast at the hotel. Trekking to Corbett's Gap and Nitro caves- Nitro cave is a large cave hidden deep in the southern parts of Knuckles Mountains. Inhabited by hundreds of thousands of bats. This cave has a rich deposit of saltpeter (potassium nitrate) traditionally used to make gun powder. Lunch Evening tea and relax in the hotel enjoying the misty mountains. Dinner and overnight stay in Matale.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Guest House

  5. 5Meemure Village and Dothalugala⌄

    Breakfast at the hotel and head to the Dothalugala nature trail. Dothalugala is one of around 34 mountain peaks that make up the Knuckles range. This nature trail will take you up on Dothalugala mountain to reach an observation point where the panoramic views of the southern parts of the Knuckles range can be enjoyed. Lunch In the afternoon Visit Meemure village. Meemure is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka with the only access via a 14 km (8.7 mi) trail from the town of Loolwatte. Natural ponds and waterfalls situated bottom of the Meemure reminds us of a natural water garden. Lakegala mountain is in Meemure village. Residents of the village depend on several staple crops including pepper, cardamom, paddy, and ginger. Dinner at the Guest House and overnight stay in Matale.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Guest House

  6. 6Waterfalls and Leopard Rock View Point Trek⌄

    After Breakfast starts trekking up to the Leopard rock on a trail through tea plantation, pygmy forest, cloud forests, grassland, endemic birds, mammals, freshwater creatures in crystal clear water streams. Visit the Bambarella waterfall. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Knuckles mountain from Leopard rock. Lunch Dinner and overnight in Matale.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Guest House

  7. 7Kalupahana or Allagalla Mountain⌄

    After breakfast visit Kalupahana or Allagalla Mountain. Lunch and Proceed to Colombo.

    Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Hotel

  8. 8Departure⌄

    Breakfast at the Hotel. Checkout from the hotel and arrive at the Departure Terminal.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

What's included

  • ✓All Entry Tickets
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Evening Tea with snack
  • ✓Airconditioned Vehicle
  • ✓English Speaking Driver/Guide

Not included

  • ✕Tipping and Gratuities

Good to know

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness