Kukulagala /Diyathalawa (කුකුළාගල/ දියතලාව) is a mountain range situated at Rikillagaskada town in Kandy district. This traingular shape mountain was popular among surveyors as a measuering point. British surveyor called C. Erskine has been there in 1910 and his engraved letters can be found at top of Diyathalawa Mountain. Other than Erskine, some other surveyors also have visited there. (Ambeek in 1924)

Beliya Kanda is a triangular shape isolated mountain seen at Galewela area. It has a height of 613m. The top of Beliya Kanda has a forest coverage therefore doesn’t provide a good view towards surrounding mountains.

Koboneelagala (1555m) is a well known peak of Knuckles forest reserve. This is our one day visit to Koboneelagala assuming it as Dumbanagala but ended up at Koboneelagala.

Deraniyagala area is blessed with number of waterfalls and water level of these falls are high throughout the year due to good rainfalls. Most of these falls are less in height but rich in beauty.

Rathna Ella is one of beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka, situated at Rathna Ella village-Hasalaka. It has 111m height and governs for 9th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Hasalaka Oya which starts from Knuckles range creates this majestic falls. Usual way to visit Rathna Ella is coming from Hasalaka and walking along the canal road to the base of the falls. This is our adventourous journey to Rathna Ella from velangolla Pathana.

Sheer drop of eastern edge of central hills-Lunugala (2465feet) creates this beautiful place.It is situated at Roeberry tea estate and descent is about 1250feet. The most immediate village at the base of this drop is called Dorabada; therefore people call it “Dorabada Pathalaya” (දොරබොද පාතාලය) as well.
In a clear day you can watch landmarks till eastern shore and peaks at knuckles range even. The margin between Badulla and Moneragala district also goes along the world’s end.

Udaya Dewi is the train runs between Colombo fort and Batticalo. This my experience of rail walk of 70km between Maho junction and Habarana.

Udaya Dewi is the train travels between Colombo and Batticalo. This is my experience of rail walk of 70km between Maho to Habarana.

Year and Month  Octomber  01st 2017 Number of Days  One Crew  04-Anupama, Keshan, Nuwan and my self Accommodation  N/A Transport  Bus and hiking Activities  Hiking, Sightseeing and photography Weather  Intermittent drizzling Route Colombo->Mawanella->Dippitiya->Hulangkapolla->Kodigala ->Back in same route Tips, Notes and Special remark Talk with villagers and clarify the directions. Start the journey early. Better wear […]

Sandaraja Wana Arana is a sub mountaneous rain forest situated in Dotel Oya area at Kegall district. It is rich in bio diversity. Ganthuna Falls is situated closer to Sandaraja Forest reserve.

Parakrama Samudraya is the greatest lake of Polonnaruwa, was built by King Parkramabahu Great during Polonnaruwa period. There are enough places around and close to this great reservior travellers can visit.

Aliyakotagala (1126m) mountain is situated closer to Ududumbara town. It is a good view point for mountains in Knuckles range.