NWP has been giving us ample opportunities to experience the beauty of the dry zone and few giants were providing the foundation for our dreams.

Both of us badly needed to go on a road trip and due to the unfortunate situation around Central province we had to take a huge detour to reach our destinations.

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.

Kabaragala is the highest peak of the Dolosbage range which has a height around 1500m. It has an almost flat terrain at the top similar to Horton Plains and there’s a huge drop similar to the World’s End as well.

Ambalakanda (920m) is a mountain situated at Aranayaka area with an easy access. Galhenagala is situated closer to famous Asupini falls . This our journey to Ambalakanda followed by accidental visit to Galhenagala.

Great Western Mountain (2212m) is the 7th highest mountain in Sri Lanka situated closer to Great Western estate and station. I have been there 9years ago and now the hike is not a difficult task with well paved pathways. We have added task to get down to Pundalu Oya side to explore hidden waterfalls.

Kotagala mountain (1754m) is well seen behind Hatton town as a giant. It is known as a Singimale mountain due to close proximity of longest railway tunnel of Sri Lanka-Singimale. Hike to Kotagala Mountain is a hard trek because of Mana bushes.

Year and Month  2018 March 25th Number of Days  One day Crew  4-Keshan, Kasun, Nuwan and Myself Accommodation  Previous day night at Hatton Inn Transport  By bus, three wheel and hike Activities  Hiking, sightseeing and Photography Weather  Excellent Route Hatton->Teinsin in Hatton-Bogawanthalawa road->Rogbill estate->Elbedda /Elbeddakele Tips, Notes and Special remark Nobody at Bogawanthalawa call it […]

I got to know the place from a friend of Mine and wanted to be relaxed with my family and without any prior plan we decided to visit the place in the morning. Got packed our lunch and got some snacks started the journey.

Dolukanda is an isolated peak situated in Hunupola (near to Kurunegala) which has a height around 600m. It’s famous for its historical story related to Rama-Ravana story and it’s full of herbal species. As a one day hike we selected Dolukanda as our destination.

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.

This is my first experience of beach walk from Thoduwawa to Chilawa about 18km with crossing of Deduru Oya estuary. Beach walk is very interesting to share experince of fishermen’s life.