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Trip Reports Archive » Trips Filed Under West Haputale

Today's Most Viewed

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 27 views
  2. Days at Chilaw 16 views
  3. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 14 views
  4. Covering the longest distance between two railway stations in Sri Lanka (25.3Km) 13 views
  5. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 13 views
  6. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 12 views
  7. Dreams Do Come True, Maragala-kanda (1111m) The Paradise Of Monaragala 11 views
  8. A Family Trip to Morningside 11 views
  9. In searching of ruins at Nuwaragala Kanda / නුවරගල කන්දේ නටබුන් සොයා…………... 10 views
  10. Scenic Peacock Hills (1518m) + Kadiyanlena & Galboda Waterfalls 10 views

This Week's

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 127 views
  2. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 52 views
  3. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 41 views
  4. Dreams Do Come True, Maragala-kanda (1111m) The Paradise Of Monaragala 37 views
  5. Hike to Hunnasgiriya Mountain (1514 m) and near by Attractions 35 views
  6. Scenic Peacock Hills (1518m) + Kadiyanlena & Galboda Waterfalls 34 views
  7. First Ever Camping at “Haritha Kanda”, Bogawanthalawa 34 views
  8. Days at Chilaw 34 views
  9. Alagalla mountain hike (1140m) 33 views
  10. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 32 views

This Month's

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 366 views
  2. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 268 views
  3. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 241 views
  4. Misty point-Ambokka (1159m) and Selagama Mini world’s end 163 views
  5. Bulathkohupitiya-Narangala Hike (880m) 150 views
  6. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 148 views
  7. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 141 views
  8. Dhanigala / Kandegama the Alien Mountain 139 views
  9. Monkey Mountain (520m)…….A part of Viyana Hela 127 views
  10. Back to Yahangala (1220m) 126 views

All-Time

  1. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 45,125 views
  2. Aliyawetunaela Hike – 1665m (අලියාවැටුණඇල) 31,913 views
  3. Camping trip to Meemure – One of the best trips ever!!! 30,029 views
  4. Bathalegala (Bible’s Rock) 798m 26,728 views
  5. Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera! 25,530 views
  6. Waterfalls of Colombo District 24,520 views
  7. සබරගමුවේ ආදරවන්තයන්ගේ කන්ද (Paraviyangala) 18,911 views
  8. Scenic Hike to Wangedigala 18,866 views
  9. ගලේ බණ්ඩාර දෙවියන්ගේ අඩවියේ පිහිටි රාවණා රජු මල දවස රජුට ජනතාව ගරු බුහුමන් දැක් වූ ස්තානය (යහන්ගල/Yahangala 1220m)... 18,116 views
  10. Great Western (6th highest mountain in Sri Lanka- 2212m) Once in a life time HIKE! 17,340 views

Tackling the devil on wheels

Previously I did hike from Kalupahana to Ohiya on foot and I wanted to do this on my jeep but I never planned to attempt this in 2015. All started when my friend Dharshana called me and said “machan must go somewhere because I haven’t been anywhere in 8 months”. He had been stuck with his PG degree so was desperate and this was the main reason why we did this plus Amila also joined us on the last moment.

Marching from Kalupahana to Ohiya (24Km’s)

The famous scenic hike from Kalupahana to Ohiya was one I wanted to do for a while and as usual this was decided within few hours. On the previous day we hiked Gommolliya and were spending the night at Bambarakanda rest relaxing and watching the football world cup. Since our Sunday plan was to return back to our homes we decided to alter it and do this hike. Bambarakanda rest which is managed by Mrs. Mayakaduwa is located 4km’s from Kalupahana so we had 20 more Km’s to get to Ohiya.

From Ohiya to Kalupahana on “Devil’s Stairs”…

Year and Month March, 2014 (30th) Number of Days One Day Trip Crew 2 (between 24-25 years of age), Me and my friend Accommodation N/A Transport From Polgahawela to Ohiya by night mail train, From Ohiya to Kalupahana on foot, Came back from Kalupahana across Rathnapura & Kegalle by bus. Activities Hiking & Trekking, Photography, […]

Horton Plains Heroism (Part 01) – Scenic Walk along the Solitude Jeep Track

hen we were (Ashan, Sanketha and Me) climbing Pettigala I pointed my finger to a far end and asked Ashan whether it’s Horton plains. He replied me with a smile “Hariya Nogiya Thenna “. Surprised???? Yes for more than 30 years of my life I had never been to Horton Plains. So I was desperately needed to do HP ASAP and was in a hunger to do many trails within a short period. Within 3 days we ( Me and my friend Thenuka ) were able to cover five paths/trails of Horton Plains

Unspoiled nature at its best at Bambarakanda and Devil’s Staircase

The first hike of the day was to Lanka Ella falls. While at first we were contemplating skipping this, Mrs. Mayakaduwa strongly recommended that we do this hike and it’s a decision that we did not regret. The hike at first began through a pine forest and this was the trickiest part since the ground was very slippery.

Jeep Track from Bambarakanda to Ohiya, a must do for the adventure seeker

The road conditions were pretty much the same if not worse for a fairly long distance and it was a very slow climb. On to your left was the precipice of the Bambarakanda and in certain places it was clearly visible. It’s important to engage 4X4 and be cautious on the steering. Thereafter we came to the infamous V-cut pass, where the first flat terrain is found after leaving the resort, and it was a perfect place to rest a bit and click on some beauty.

Journey from Kalupahana to Ohiya through the Devil’s Staircase.

Sun was shining in the sky as a silver globe. We were on our way to another adventurous journey heading Namunukula. The small open canopy jeep was packed with 5 Lakdasun members. The itinerary of the day was to reach Passara via Beragala & Pilklinton point @ Punagala estate, since it was identified as a much scenic drive. Just as we passed Balangoda; our itinerary was challenged by ourselves. The main role of the same was played by Dinesh, who bucked on the distinctive weather condition prevailing and suggested to change the route.

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