Colombo Trip 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
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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: Arrival
Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Greet and meet at the airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel in Negombo. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: Mini World’s End
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guest House
Day 3: Knuckles Summit
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guest House
Day 4: Corbett’s Gap Trekking
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guest House
Day 5: Meemure Village and Dothalugala
Stop At: Meemure, Meemure, Kandy District, Central Province
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.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guest House
Day 6: Waterfalls and Leopard Rock View Point Trek
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guest House
Day 7: Kalupahana or Allagalla Mountain
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale Sri Lanka
After breakfast visit Kalupahana or Allagalla Mountain.
Lunch and Proceed to Colombo.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 8: Departure
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Checkout from the hotel and arrive at the Departure Terminal.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
