TREKKING DISTANCE: Several options available
GRADING: From soft to hard
LOCATION: Falling within Kandy and Matale districts, the KNUCKLES RANGE covers an area of about 160 sq km. With its rugged mountains and spectacular sceneries, it is without a doubt one of the most scenic parts in the Sri Lankan Highlands and a real paradise for those who love hiking and mountain biking. The scenic trails will take you across the mountains, crystal clear rivers and dense forests to flowing waterfalls, lush tea plantations and traditional little villages, surrounded by colourful home gardens and terraced paddy fields, - a world away from the fast-paced city life. The Knuckles area represents also a great variety of different forest types and climate zones which makes it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts, botanists and researchers.
Tour Itinerary
SCHEDULE
- Arrival to Raththota and transfer to Riverston.
- Check in to the fully serviced Mahoora campsite.
- Lunch at the campsite.
- Nature trail (partly by car if you wish) in the afternoon.
- BBQ dinner and overnight stay at the campsite (FB).
Surrounded by the Mount Riverston and Pitawala Pathana, Eco Team's Mahoora campsite is situated in the most serene surroundings on an abandoned tobacco cultivation, right below a beautiful little spring-fed lake.
After a delightful Sri Lankan lunch, you will be taken for a 10-12 km trail through paddy fields, small forests and villages to experience rural way of life. Along the way, you will see also Pitawala Pathana, the largest dry pathana plain in the island, with the breathtaking precipice that has a sheer drop of about 1500 ft to the Puwakpitiya Valley below.
On your return, you may take a refreshing bath in the crystal clear brook before a hearty barbecue meal in the most magical settings - the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire.
