Knuckles Mountain Trekking
8 Days Starting in Arrival Terminal and ending in Departure Terminal
Visiting: Negombo, Matale, Colombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SL003
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
On this tour, you will be trekking in the scenic Knuckles Mountains. Some of the places you will be visiting are as follows. Meemure village- located near the border between Kandy District and Matale District in the Knuckles Mountain Range. Meemure is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka. Knuckles summit- trekking up to the summit on a trail through cloud forests, and plateau with grassland. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles Summit with all around the jungle. Mini World's end at Pitawala Pathana- Located towards the south of the mountains is Mini World’s End, offers sweeping views of the mountains Waterfalls and Leopard Rock viewpoint- Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles mountain from Leopard rock Alagalla Mountain and Pooja Gala- it is great for hiking Corbett’s Gap Trek- One of the most memorable and magnificent viewpoints in the mountain range
Itinerary
Day 1 : Negombo
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner, Evening Tea
Greet and meet at the airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel in Negombo.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 2 : Mini World's End
Location: Matale
Accommodation: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Matale.
Local Lunch
Check-in at the hotel in Matale
The trail to the Mini World's End from Knuckles Conservation Centre.
Dinner and overnight stay in Matale.
Day 3 : Knuckles Summit
Location: Matale
Accommodation: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
After breakfast starts the Knuckles summit trek. Enjoy the panoramic view at the Knuckles Summit and walk back to the pickup point.
After lunch relax at the hotel
Dinner and overnight stay in Matale.
Day 4 : Corbett's Gap Trekking
Location: Matale
Accommodation: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
Breakfast at the hotel.
Trekking to Corbett's Gap and Nitro caves- Nitro cave is a large cave hidden deep in the southern parts of Knuckles Mountains. Inhabited by hundreds of thousands of bats. This cave has a rich deposit of saltpeter (potassium nitrate) traditionally used to make gun powder.
Lunch
Evening tea and relax in the hotel enjoying the misty mountains.
Dinner and overnight stay in Matale.
Day 5 : Meemure Village And Dothalugala
Location: Matale
Accommodation: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
Breakfast at the hotel and head to the Dothalugala nature trail.
Dothalugala is one of around 34 mountain peaks that make up the Knuckles range. This nature trail will take you up on Dothalugala mountain to reach an observation point where the panoramic views of the southern parts of the Knuckles range can be enjoyed.
Lunch
In the afternoon Visit Meemure village. Meemure is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka with the only access via a 14 km (8.7 mi) trail from the town of Loolwatte. Natural ponds and waterfalls situated bottom of the Meemure reminds us of a natural water garden. Lakegala mountain is in Meemure village. Residents of the village depend on several staple crops including pepper, cardamom, paddy, and ginger.
Dinner at the Guest House and overnight stay in Matale.
Day 6 : Waterfalls And Leopard Rock View Point Trek
Location: Matale
Accommodation: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
After Breakfast starts trekking up to the Leopard rock on a trail through tea plantation, pygmy forest, cloud forests, grassland, endemic birds, mammals, freshwater creatures in crystal clear water streams. Visit the Bambarella waterfall . Enjoy the panoramic view of the Knuckles mountain from Leopard rock.
Lunch
Dinner and overnight in Matale.
Day 7 : Kalupahana Or Allagalla Mountain
Location: Matale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
After breakfast visit Kalupahana or Allagalla Mountain.
Lunch
Proceed to Colombo.
Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Checkout from hotel and arrive at the Departure Terminal.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Guest House or Hotel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
2l water bottle per day/ person
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Full Board
Local Lunch
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Evening Tea
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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