Sandamadala is a mountain situated at the northern border of knuckles massiff. We planned this hike during a dry day. We travelled to Naula via Kandy and Matale and then we turned to Elahera road and again turned to Opalgala road at Ambana junction.

We start our journey from Sigiriya & our next destination was Matale. On that way we went to see “Nalanda Gedige” & Matale “Alu Viharaya”

Hike started from the back of the resort and we climbed the nearby small mountain through the rubber estate and reached to a summit and we could see up to the Colombo harbor over there. After that we walked along the rocky plain and met the mentioned water spring. It was covered by bricks and pipe lines attached to the nearby villages. After that we got down to another side and walked about 1 km through the dry forest. Again we reached to a rubber estate and met the stream which creates Algama waterfall. We walked 200 along the stream and stopped at Algama waterfall for a while.Again we walked to the left side rubber estate and reached to a Banana planting estate where the last house of this situated in Nilvalagala Mountain. Nilvalagala Mountain is about 150m height Mountain and we reached to the summit with in minutes. After that guide took us to the ridge of the mountain and we got down to the rocks by sitting on the rocky plain. And we reached to an open cave and walked 10m towards the opposite side where the dead end located.

Kalubowitiyana is a mountain situated between Kalubowitiyana and Dewalegama Villages. When I and my friend travel around Neluwa area we saw this mountain on the way and it was looks like SripadayaSoon after I saw a photo of this mountain in a FB group. After few weeks we planned this hike since friend of my friend is in Dellawa and he was able to have a well-known guide for this mountain.

The Shaheen Mountain is located near the hotel. It’s a 2 Km Hike from the Hotel and provides an Ella rock hike like experience and view from the peak. On the way we can visit the Upper Hunnas waterfall too. The mountain was named as Shaheen mountain by the hotel as it is one of the nesting site of the Shaheen Falcon.

Kaluthara District is blessed with number of beautiful tiny waterfalls. This is my second experience of cascades of Kaluthara and surrounding Buddhist Hermitages.

Waduwawa was one of my friends home village. Ever since I had heard about the lovely area from him I always wanted to pay a visit. Early morning after finishing a quick hike to Yogamu kanda we started to explore along the Polgahawela – Narammala road which ran through Waduwawa.

After visiting at Karagahathenna Mini World’s end, I was dreaming to camp there to enjoy the sunrise. This is our story about camping at Karagahathenna Mini World’s end and trekking to another beauty called Sera Ella.

Hegasulla (1205m) is a pointed mountain situated in VRR (Victoria- Randenigala-Rantambe) reserve closer to Randenigala reservoir.People say the Lord Buddha has come to place his sacred foot print on top of this mountain but villagers at Theripaha were working at paddy fields on the poya day. Then he has changed his mind and placed the sacred foot print on Sri Pada.

We were able to explore some hidden waterfalls in between Knuckles 5 peaks foot path and Kandasamigala. Our journey started from Gomaraya town and proceed along the road goes to Knuckles View Holiday Bungalow and Knuckles Plantation Bungalow. Then we go to the end of the road and entered to the forest along a water stream. Then we climbed the Kandasamigala and got down to the upper part of the stream which we followed at the beginning.

Year 2018 is not for instantaneous trips but to cover up long awaited dream hikes. Mandaram Nuwara to Piduruthalagala was once a dream since 2009 and Malaka’s report played a major part in it.

Kallebokka is a estate in Panwila – kabaragala road next to Madulkele, Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is located at an elevation of 1175 meters above sea level. The 360 View point located at the highest peak in the division/estate is the attractive place where most of the locals visit to view the surrounding beauties. We can see knuckles range with it’s highest peaks and the famous Sembuwatta Lake also can be seen. A ticket of 100/- is issued at the entrance passing the village.The road uphill is tough and all vehicles cannot be driven to the top. Bikes and 4 wheel drivers are recommended. You will never regret after reaching the top.