✍ Trekking In The Knuckles Mountain Range, Sri Lanka
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Trekking the Knuckles Mountain Range may be a bit of an arduous task because of the thick fog, unpredictable weather and the large leech population. In spite of all these, trekking the Knuckles Mountain Range will prove to be an unforgettable experience for it is one of the best places for a backpacking escapade. Imagine changing landscapes of grasslands to rugged mountain peaks with meandering streams and flowing waterfalls appearing in between - it is a trekker’s paradise.
There are a great many mountain trails which offer to trek across waterfalls, dense forests and more. Some nature trails are the Mini World’s End, Pitawala Pathana trail, Ash cave trail, Nitro cave trail and the Knuckles Summit trail.
Along with these there are some short trails such as the Last King of Kandy, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe’s hide out place, Rathna waterfall trek and the Sitakotuwa limestone cave and waterfall trek. These trails are interlinked to footpaths of toddy tappers, tea plantation workers, cardamom planters, farmers and villages.
The vegetation of the Knuckles Mountain Range changes along the way from grasslands to tropical montane evergreen forests to cloud forests. Since this mountain range is home to more than 128 species of birds, 20 species of amphibians, 15 freshwater species, 53 reptile species and 31 mammal species, you may get the opportunity to spot many of these species while trekking.
There are a few options to choose from when hiking; you could either stick to a one day hike or spend the night camping under the stars which make for a unique experience. The more adventurous souls and the more committed and experienced trekkers can even take on a three day hike accompanied with a guide who has knowledge regarding the area.
The best times to hike the Knuckles are from February to September. Please note that there are plenty of leeches but need not worry, ensure that you carry insect repellent or some lime since its juice helps encourage these little bugs to fall off.
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