Pidurutalagala, Mountain summit in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.
The mountain reaches an elevation of 2,524 meters, making it the highest peak in Sri Lanka and part of the central Piduru Ridges.
The mountain, formerly known as Mount Pedro, became a military installation site with a communications array for the Government of Sri Lanka.
The name Pidurutalagala translates to Straw Plateau Rock, reflecting the local geographical features observed by early inhabitants of the region.
Access to the summit requires advance permission from defense authorities as the area contains military installations and telecommunications equipment.
A substantial wildfire in March 2010 affected 1.2 hectares of the mountain's forest before the Sri Lanka Air Force contained the situation.
Location: Nuwara Eliya District
Elevation above the sea: 2,524 m
Part of: Piduru Ridges
GPS coordinates: 7.00095,80.77365
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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