Mandaram Nuwara is a misty village surrounded by hills and situated at foot of the highest peak of Sri Lanka. This is our two days journey to Piduruthalagala from Mandaram Nuwara.

This journey for a change was an idea of Irantha. He persuaded us to join us in a venture to explore the unexplored and the eager to explore the unexplored was enough of a reason for us to join in.

Sri Pada season begins with a procession to carry Sadhathuka Karanduwa, idol of God Saman and jewelries from Pelmadulla to Sri Pada Maluwa. After six months these sacred items are carried back to Pelmadulla by procession. This is my experience of last day at Sri Pada.

Bomburu Ella is considered as one of widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Bomburu Ella Oya / Duulgolla Oya forms Bomburu Ella. But there are eight cascades formed by this water stream above Bomburu Ella , called upper Bomburu cascades.

Knuckles Sphinx-2 is situated closer to Corbett’s gap. Conquering Sphinx-2 is a difficult task and I was able to hike it in my 4th attempt.

Year and Month 2019 April 12th Number of Days One Crew 3-Chamara, Wikum and Myself Accommodation N/A Transport By bus, Hiking and Three wheeler Activities Hiking, Trekking and Photography Weather Morning sunny-afternoon misty-Evening rainy Route Colombo->Hatton->Nallathanniya->Sri Pada->Seetha Gangula at Rathnapura route->Darmarajagala->Back to Rathnapura route->Palabaddala->Kuruwita->Colombo Tips, Notes and Special remark Start the journey early. Follow rituals […]

Gombaniya (1906m) is the highest peak of Knuckles mountain range. This is our one day hike to false popular summit and true peak of Gombaniya.

Sri Pada Battulu Oya waterfall trail is a different experience to worship sacred peak. We have come across 12+ waterfalls in this route.

Knuckles Kirigalpoththa (1647m) is another prominent peak in Knuckles range and well known for misty cap all over the year. This is our one day hike to this lesser known mountain in a clear day.

Pathangala (1515m) is the mountain situated next to famous Riverstone Peak. Hiking to Pathangala is a fight with Bamboos, but end result was beautiful view towards Knuckles massif.

Navanagala is a prominent peak of knuckles range and its identifiable from many destinations due to its unique shape. Protruding southwards from knuckles mountain belt this seems to be an ideal location for a surveyor and the carvings of the surveyors which were found on the summit justified it.

Rathnapura-Siripagama is the second popular trail among Sri Pada devotees. This about waterfalls come across at Rathnapura-Siripagama road.