The Knuckles range derives it's name from the similarity of it's ridges to the knuckles of a closed fist, when viewed from a distance. This mountain range lies in the Kandy and Matale districts of central Sri Lanka. It's separated from the main central highlands by the deeply incised valley of the Mahaweli river, commonly referred to as the 'Dumbara Mitiyawatha' in English MISTIK VALLEY. The general landscape of the area is extremely rugged with atleast 35 peaks rising above 900m. The aggregation of spectacular peaks is a unique feature of the Knuckles range. The highest peak is 'Gobaniya' (1900m).The Knuckels mountains have been designated a forest reserve in recognition of it's natural habitat's that harbour some unique plants and animals, and in view of it's importance as a catchment area,with several streams draining into the Mahaweli river systemand the Amban-Ganga system.
The location of Knuckles forest range in the intermediate climatic zone has resulted in wide and varied records of rainfall and temperature in different parts of the range.The highlands are extremly wet throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of about 5000mm, and the temperature that ranges between 18-20 digrees celcius. The area is also exposed to strong winds during monsoon periods. The wide array of climatic and landscape features in the Knuckles forest range has resulted in a rich composition of animals and plants some of which are unique to Sri Lanka.
Access Roads
- The trail leading to Alugallena starts at Thangappuwa
Colombo---110km-->Kandy---24km-->Teldeniya---12km-->Hunnasgiriya---19km-->Corbet's gap via Loolwatte---4km-->Thangappuwa
Route 2:
Colombo---110km-->Kandy---24km-->Teldeniya---32km-->Thangappuwa via Rangala
- The Dekinda and Nitre cave trails commence at the Kumbukgolla visitor center.
Colombo---110km-->Kandy---24km-->Teldeniya---12km-->Hunnasgiriya---19km-->Corbet's gap via Loolwatte---6km-->Hettiyawanguwa---4km-->Kumbukgolla visitor center.
Road map of Knuckles
Trail leading to Alugallena
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thanks amos. wild life conservation is one of my favorite topics.
yes this is really awsm mistik. can we access the village meemure by a 4 wheel driver or is it ok to use any other regular vehicle?
thanks kelly. i'm not sure whether the access roads are in good conditions. better to travel by a 4 wheel drive vehicle. how about a walk. that's the best way to feel the nature. even u can access many waterfalls and streams near by the road if you walk. it's a great experience you can get. even there a lots of mountains which are best for hiking and trekking.
Beautiful post! Keep them coming :)
There is a road to Meemure now. A few years back when I first went there it was just a walking path.
Still, ss Mistik suggested the best is to do a walk :)
hey kiri... nice to see you here in my blog and cheers for all the nature guys. this comment made my blog alive
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Nice place to go. We hiked up knuckles in May. Unfortunately due to my lack of fitness I stopped just short of the summit. but i can't seem to find the trail we took. It was my first time hiking!! and I LOVED it. Cheers!
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