For the keen hiker, there is a plethora of opportunities awaiting in Sri Lanka 's diverse and luscious hill country. The beautiful area of Haputale and Diyatalawa, located in the hill country of Sri Lanka , provides a base from which to try out a wide variety of hiking and trekking tours through jungle, across tea estates and up mountains. The river and numerous waterfalls in Sri Lanka are another key attraction that allows hikers and trekkers to enjoy a refreshing dip en-route !
Ella Rock
We recommend to start hiking at 4:00 am to be sure to arrive in time for the sunrise (usually around 6:00 am). This gives you the advantage of “free seat selection”. We needed about 4 1/4 hours for the entire hike (meaning: 1.5 h up, 1 1/4 h enjoing the view, 1/2 h second viewpoint and back, 1 h back). Although it was not crowded at the top, it is nicer when you can still choose your place freely. The hike itself is doable for anyone with a minimum basic athleticism.
Adams Peak
In the middle of Sri Lanka stands a holy mountain: Adam’s Peak. On this mountain all religions seem to come together: according to Christians and Muslims this is the place where Adam took his first step on earth, the Buddhists believe Buddha’s first footstep was set here and for the Hindus, it was Shiva who stepped via this peak on earth. All in all a very holy place.
Light Adventure Trek knuckles Mountains
This is a circular trek which is approximately abut 18 kms. You will be picked up from Kandy and transferred to the trail starting point which is approximately a 1 hour drive. During the trail you will be trekking through tea plantation, pine forest, a typical kandyan village and rice fields. This is a circular trek which is approximately abut 18 kms. Village culture and bird watching are some of the highlights of this trip. You will be transferred to Kandy by 6 pm.
Train and trek from Bandarawela to bambarakanda waterfall
Get on board the train from Banadarawela for a brief scenic train ride and trek either through Thagamalay Rain Forest to Haputale or trek to Bamabarakanda waterfall and end up in Kaluphana.Starts from – Bandarawela.Duration - Approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Hard Adventure Trek knuckles Mountains
The You will be transferred from Kandy 22 kms on Mahinyangana road and then another 18 kms inland by a van where you will be starting the trek through home spice gardens, vegetable fields, rice fields, tea plantation, pigmy forests and plateaus. The trek is approximately about 8 kms one way and its 16 kms in total. At the end of the trail you would be able to swim at a base of a nice waterfall. You are expected to encounter with species such as Deer, Barking deer, Deer monkey and various types of Lizards. In this trek you will be climbing from 1200 ft to 1850 ft. On the way back you will be able to do some bird watching. Then you will be transferred back to Kandy by 6 pm.