Hakgala, Mountain peak in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka
Hakgala mountain reaches an elevation of 2,170 meters and features diverse slopes covered with dense forest within the Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.
The mountain gained prominence during the British colonial period when Sir James Taylor established tea plantations in the surrounding region during the 19th century.
The name Hakgala derives from Sinhala language meaning jaw-rock, connected to the Ramayana epic where Hanuman carried Himalayan medicinal herbs.
The southwestern slopes receive more rainfall due to monsoon exposure, while the northeastern side houses the extensive Hakgala Botanical Garden.
The mountain ranks as the ninth highest peak among 972 mountains in Sri Lanka and third highest in the Uva Province.
Location: Nuwara Eliya District
Elevation above the sea: 2,170 m
GPS coordinates: 6.91706,80.81237
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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