On 26th June I had an office work at Kandy. I took “Podi Menike” train from Fort at 6.00 a.m. As usual it packed with people. Around 8.45 a.m it reached to Kandy.

This is actually a three day tour and it had a hike to Manigala in the day in middle. On day one, we (three males and two females) got onto a bus at about 11.30 a.m from Kandy to reach Dambulla. We reached Dambulla in about two hours time and had the lunch there. Then we took a Mahiyanganaya via Kalu ganga bus to reach Kalu ganga where we had a generous host.

Year and Month  2017 August 27th Number of Days  Half a day Crew  09- Indranatha, Nuwan, Chamara, Chanuka, Eshan, Sampath, Rasika, Nileeka and my self  Accommodation  N/A Transport  Bus and Climbing Activities  Mountain climbing, sightseeing and photography Weather  Excellent Route  Colombo->Ududumbara (උඩුදුම්බර)-> Aliyakotagala->Ududumbara->Colombo Tips, Notes and Special remark Start the journey in early morning. No […]

Belgoda Mountain is a peak of range which has 2nd highest peak of Kurunegala District-Hadurukkanda (හදුරුක්කන්ද).I have noticed this range during my visit to Bisogala-highest peak of Kurunegala District and wanted to conquer one of middle peaks not Hadurukkanda.

Handapan Ella plains is a plateau rich in bio diversity situated at eatern end of Sinharaja rain forest. The famous Handapan Ella starts from this plain.

Ragala Rock (1896m) is the 19th highest peak of Sri Lanka related to Rama-Rawana legend. It has unique appearance due to it’s out growth rock and has different viewpoints. King Rawana got injured in Rama-Rawana war and he was bought here to treat. Seetha has made some herbal pills but Rama converted them to small stones. Villagers believe these stones still can be seen at somewhere of this rock.

Vantage point of Nagrak is situated at Non Pareil Estate. It is a nice view point and this is my experience of round trail from Belihuloya to Non Pareil Estate via Galagama Falls and camping at Vantage point.

Mahakudugala is one of a peaks comes in Rawana legend. It says King Rawana’s body was hidden here 5000 years ago.
This is considered as the eleventh highest peak of Sri Lanka with 2096m height situated in Nuwara Eliya district.

Bisogala (823m) is a mountain range of different peaks situated in Kurunegala district closer to Mawathagama. Famous Ridee Wiharaya and Rambadagalla Buddha statue are situated at the base of this mountain range. It stands as the highest peak of Kurunegala district.

The journey was started from the Kandy bus stand where we all gathered and took a bus to Matale (Warakamura road Matale |Route No. 593 | Rs.45 – normal). Then we took an Etipola bus up to Asgiriyawaththa junction (Rs. 20) from where the road to Madiwela begins.

Elgin falls is a 25m waterfall located in Ambewela. Agra oya starts from Black pool and creates three waterfalls. Waterfall is visible to the Badulla railway track.

Kokagala is a rock of 640m height situated closer to Padiyathalawa town. This is my experience of hiking Kokagala mountain.