Knuckles Mountain Range
Knuckles Mountain Range, UNESCO World Heritage mountain range in Central Province, Sri Lanka
The Knuckles Mountain Range spans 18,512 hectares with 34 peaks reaching elevations between 900 and 1,900 meters above sea level.
British surveyors named this mountain formation after observing how the peaks resembled knuckles of a clenched fist when viewed from specific locations.
Indigenous communities in the Knuckles region maintain traditional agricultural practices, including rice cultivation and cardamom farming using pack oxen for transportation.
December through February provides optimal trekking conditions with reduced rainfall, while temperatures in the range fluctuate between 5.5 and 35 degrees Celsius.
The mountain range contains over 34 percent of Sri Lanka's endemic trees, shrubs, and herbs despite occupying only 0.03 percent of the country's total area.
Part of: Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
GPS coordinates: 7.40028,80.81000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
Sri Lanka contains remote beaches, historic temples and nature parks. Kalpitiya Peninsula enables whale watching, while Mannar Island offers bird observations. Gal Oya National Park features boat tours, and ancient monasteries like Kudumbigala provide insights into Buddhist history.
Sri Lanka offers diverse photography sites from ancient fortresses to national parks. Sigiriya Rock displays stone architecture amid green landscapes. Buddhist temples house cultural artifacts, while colonial structures like Galle Fort stand along the coast. National parks contain elephants and leopards in their natural habitat. Mountains, waterfalls, and beaches provide natural settings. The country features religious monuments such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Gardens, tea plantations, and forest reserves showcase the local flora.
Temple of the Tooth
22.1 km
Victoria Dam
17.9 km
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
22 km
Kandy Lake
22.4 km
Aluvihare Rock Temple
23.4 km
Royal Palace of Kandy
22.1 km
Matale Muthumariyamman Temple
22.3 km
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
21.8 km
Sembuwatta Lake
12.8 km
Bogambara Prison
22.8 km
Kalu Ganga Dam
18.7 km
Malwathu Maha Viharaya
22.3 km
Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara
19.3 km
Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya
23.3 km
Polgolla Barrage
20.2 km
Wales Park
22.7 km
National Museum of Kandy
22 km
Temple of the Tooth Museum
22.3 km
Riverston
15.9 km
Kandy Clock Tower
22.7 km
Kandy Post Office
23.1 km
St. Paul's Church, Kandy
22.2 km
International Buddhist Museum
22.1 km
Bogambara Stadium
22.9 km
Suisse Hotel
22.3 km
Sera Ella Falls
21.8 km
Giragama Walawwa
22.5 km
Alawathugoda Saman Devalaya
22.4 kmReviews
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