Knuckles Conservation Forest
Knuckles Conservation Forest
Knuckles Conservation Forest
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nir0sh
Colombo, Sri Lanka946 contributions
Feb 2021
Knuckles forest reserve is a vast area with beautiful mountain peaks, waterfall chains and trekking pathways.
Knuckles Deanstone is a best place to enjoy the beauty of this forest reserve. There are established forest tracks at Deanstone: One goes to Dothalugala observation point and other one leads to Mini World's End.
Dothalugala observation point trek is a moderate strenuous trek. We got a ticket from Deanstone forest office and entered the forest path. As usual the path is infested with leeches but we applied ALUM on shoes. Weather in Knuckles is unpredictable. The mist was around when we reached Dothalugala Observation Point. You don't need a guide in trekking to Dothalugala trail.
Deanstone Mini World's end is situated other side of the road and it also need entrance ticket. This is fairly flat terrain compared to Dothalugala trail. The Mini World's end trail is a circular trail and you will come across two view points.
Deanstone forest office has different accommodation options but need to book in advance.
Knuckles Deanstone is a best place to enjoy the beauty of this forest reserve. There are established forest tracks at Deanstone: One goes to Dothalugala observation point and other one leads to Mini World's End.
Dothalugala observation point trek is a moderate strenuous trek. We got a ticket from Deanstone forest office and entered the forest path. As usual the path is infested with leeches but we applied ALUM on shoes. Weather in Knuckles is unpredictable. The mist was around when we reached Dothalugala Observation Point. You don't need a guide in trekking to Dothalugala trail.
Deanstone Mini World's end is situated other side of the road and it also need entrance ticket. This is fairly flat terrain compared to Dothalugala trail. The Mini World's end trail is a circular trail and you will come across two view points.
Deanstone forest office has different accommodation options but need to book in advance.
Written 10 November 2021
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JazzyPerth
Perth, Australia1,094 contributions
Jul 2018
We drove from Polonnaruwa across the Knuckles Ranges driving our very own little Tuk Tuk.
This was an amazing an exhilarating experience. We just seemed to climb and climb and climb higher and higher. The views were to die for.
This was an amazing an exhilarating experience. We just seemed to climb and climb and climb higher and higher. The views were to die for.
Written 29 September 2018
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Dmmcwillie
79 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
We Rode Royal Enfields through the Knuckle Mountains, rugged roads,steep and wild country with fantastic scenery great fun.
Written 28 August 2018
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wkhasintha
Colombo, Sri Lanka160 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
A nature lover's paradise. This has been declared a UNESCO heritage site. There are many hiking trails and mountains to climb. Many waterfalls adorn this lofty jungle.
Written 28 July 2018
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SkylarTours
Kandy District, Sri Lanka1 contribution
Apr 2018
I have my own tour company called skylar tours. those days cloudy climate. But its really awesome.
I travel with two tourist people from Finland. actually there newly married couples. They really enjoy that place.
I travel with two tourist people from Finland. actually there newly married couples. They really enjoy that place.
Written 23 June 2018
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Patti B
Texas90 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We met up with our guide who was contracted through, Come Visit Sri Lanka. The trek was strenuous, in fact too strenuous for me, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed the day out.
Written 18 June 2018
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rvpmumbai
Mumbai, India168 contributions
May 2018 • Family
We spent 5 hours trekking in this range with our local guide and ecotrekker. Beautiful evergreen forests.Lot of Leech due to the monsoon - but such a virgin and pretty area - Clean and green all year round.
Written 7 June 2018
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Shafeer Z
Mawanella, Sri Lanka37 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Deanston Bungalow is a best place to spend your vacation with family or friends. Located approximately 7Km from Hunnasgiriya town. We have to pre-book the bungalow at the Forest Department battaramulla. Road condition is not that much good all the way up. Better to bring a vehicle with good ground clearance. 2 Bedrooms with washrooms and a hall with a care taker and a cook. We can book the facility only for the consecutive 3 days.
There are several attractions. Mini world's end is beautiful place with breathtaking panoramic views, specially the views of east Sri Lanka . Just 1.5Km form the bungalow. Better to avoid July to August season because of the heavy wind in this area. It is very risky to visit Mini world end and other attractions during windy season.
As it gives panoramic view of the east Sri Lanka, best place to watch sun rise.
Dothalugala Nature trail and Birds Deck are some other attractions which are very near to the bungalow. It was about 12Km trail which brought us through a peak of a Dothalugala. Trail become very misty when it goes up and up. Went to the Birds Deck with lot of hopes. But We could only witness the 2 or 3 birds. But near this birds deck there is a waterfall and natural pool. Nice place with cool weather.
There are several attractions. Mini world's end is beautiful place with breathtaking panoramic views, specially the views of east Sri Lanka . Just 1.5Km form the bungalow. Better to avoid July to August season because of the heavy wind in this area. It is very risky to visit Mini world end and other attractions during windy season.
As it gives panoramic view of the east Sri Lanka, best place to watch sun rise.
Dothalugala Nature trail and Birds Deck are some other attractions which are very near to the bungalow. It was about 12Km trail which brought us through a peak of a Dothalugala. Trail become very misty when it goes up and up. Went to the Birds Deck with lot of hopes. But We could only witness the 2 or 3 birds. But near this birds deck there is a waterfall and natural pool. Nice place with cool weather.
Written 15 February 2018
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Dasun
Matale, Sri Lanka957 contributions
Nov 2016 • Business
Most people travel with different purposes.if you want to recreate you mind the best place for that in sri lanka is meemure.
Written 8 October 2017
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yotam shalev
13 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
I got to spend 5 days in this beautiful hidden paradise. Nipuna, a local hiking guide showed me the amazing landscape and diverse wildlife of the region (Nipuna trekking on Google). I can really recommend checking out this area if you are near Kandy.
Written 30 June 2017
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Ismaeil Ghouneim
Cairo, Egypt5 contributions
Is it a must having a local guide to hike in knuckles forest? and if so, where to get a local guide from? and for how much?
I am looking for information about the Pathana grass which grows in the Knuckles Conservation Forest. I'm told it covers about 10 hectares of a gently sloping rock slab,, is a turf grass of about 10 cms high and is of great ecological value. I'd like to see a photo of it (close up) and find out what it has ever been used for eg to make rope?
I live in Australia and there is a Tasmanian Aboriginal word "Pathana" recorded as meaning rope. As it is possible earliest aboriginal people travelled through Sri Lanka on their way south to the Australian area it would be interesting to find out if there's any connection.
Could you direct me to an appropriate person. Thank you,
Wendy Loneragan
20travel1972
Vasai, India82 contributions
Is this a drivable road as it is not possible with my family for trek. Secondly is there a entrance fee?
Sarka2014
Colombo, Sri Lanka34 contributions
Is there any entrance fee for fullday trekking in knuckle forest ?
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