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• Day 01 - Knuckles mountain range trekking (16 km both way)

Knuckles Mountain Forest Range covering an area of approximately 21,000 ha is a part of the Central Highlands World Heritage site, declared in 2010. Though it is a part of Central Highlands it is well separated by Mahaweli river valley from the sides of South and east and Matale valley from the west.
• Day 02 - Heeloya village trekking (Half day)

A very traditional village, it is unique in that it identifies itself with practicing even to this day some of the local customs in daily life. Tourists are encouraged to work and become part of the village life by engaging in plucking fruits and vegetables for a meal to be prepared according to local taste and enjoy Heeloya waterfall, local species and herbs, taste local lunch

Evening: proceed to Ella

The small hill town of Ella has gained popularity over recent times thanks to its stunning vistas and jaw dropping mountain silhouettes. Hiking and trekking to some of the most beautiful view points are a popular pastime here. Nine arch bridge, Mountains such as Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak are a few of most popular names in the town.
• Day 04 - Tea plantation trekking Lipton seat Haputale

Lipton’s Seat is the most famous viewpoint where the man himself, Sir Thomas Lipton used to look over his tea plantation and host tea parties with his guests. Lipton’s Seat is the highest observation point located on the hills of Poonagala, near the Dambatenne Tea Factory. For the best view, visit before 10.00 am.

After the trekking spend rest of day resting relaxing and enjoying amazing nature, visit Adisham bungalow, Halpe tea factory and Rawana waterfall
• Day 05 - Devil stair trekking

The track through the Devils Staircase is one of the most popular hiking and jeep tracks in the hills of Sri Lanka. The difficulty levels and the spectacular view of the green mountains of Sri Lanka has made this a hikers paradise but only the most ardent hikers will undertake this 15 km hike.
• Day 06 - Hiking/trekking to Kirigalpoththa Mountain via Horton Plains.

Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 6,900–7,500 ft. is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. Kirigalpoththa is the 2nd highest Mountain of Sri Lanka after Pidurutalagala. With a peak elevation of 2,388 meters above sea level. Kirigalpoththa is the highest point in the Horton Plains National Park and also the highest peak accessible to the public. This 7 K.M trail (one way) will take around 5 1/2 hours of trekking, hiking & mountaineering challenges.

Included

Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis as mentioned in additional information
Lunch day 01, day 02, day 05 and day 06
Transportation
English speaking driver and professional trekking guide
1000 ml water bottle per person per day
Refreshments with energy slabs.
First aid
Back up vehicle for emergency transport.
Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer.
All taxes
Breakfast
Lunch
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Tips and personal expenses
Any thing not mentioned under Inclusions

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Trekking Tour Plan
Day 01 - Knuckles mountain range trekking (16 km)
Knuckles Mountain Forest Range consists of a range of vegetation types that have resulted from
diverse c
limatic and topographic conditions. Among these are the humid tropical lowland semi evergreen forest, tropical sub-montane humid evergreen forest, montane grassland (patana) and pygmy forest. The complexity brought to the area with vegetation types is further increased by range of modifications made to the landscape by people since the British colonization. Knuckles Mountain Forest Range supports a rich biological diversity with 128 species of birds, 20 species of amphibians, 53 species of reptiles, 15 fresh water species and 31 mammal species. All
species are not equally distributed throughout the range. Their distribution depends on multiple factors such as food availability, availability of nesting sites etc. that vary with climate, elevation and land cover.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival time will be 6.30 A.M at the Knuckles Mountain range trailhead.
Brief description of the route and the hike. There will be two trekking options for selection –Water fall trekking (9 K.M’s both ways) or the Knuckles peak hike (16 K.M’s both ways)
Starting the hike at 6.45 A.M.
Rest stops within every 1.5 K.M.
Refreshments
Estimated time to reach the top by 12.15 P.M.
Lunch.
Photography session
Climbing down by 1.15 P.M
Overnight stay at 3 star hotel or camping site in Knuckles (Base on weather and clients request), Bed & breakfast basis
Day 02 - Heeloya village trekking
Heeloya is a rural, remote agricultural village in the Kandy district with a unique attraction of understanding how justice was meted out in the good old days. The proceedings of hearing a case by the village-headman and the location are still intact. The main livelihood of the village community is paddy cultivation, home gardening, livestock and spices. Villagers engage in toddy tapping, handicrafts, bee-keeping, traditional dances etc., as supplementary income sources. A very traditional village, it is unique in that it identifies itself with practicing even to this day some of the local customs in daily life. Tourists are encouraged to work and become part of the village life by engaging in plucking fruits and vegetables for a meal to be prepared according to the local taste. They would also get an opportunity to watch some of the other aspects of this village being the Heeloya waterfall, local species and herbs. Visitors to Heeloya can get a feel of the life in a typical village in addition to trekking and sight- seeing and a culinary experience in true Sri Lankan style!. We offer these tours as half day or full day excursions.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival time will be 7.30 A.M at the trail head near Heeloya Village
Brief description of the route and the trekking
Starting the trekking at 8.00 A.M
Refreshments.
Exploring the Sri Lankan Village lifestyle with activities
Photography session
Lunch
Trekking will be ending up from the base of the Knuckles range by 1.30 p.m.
Evening proceed to Ella, Overnight stay at guest house on bed & breakfast basis
Day 03 - 3 icon trekking
Ella
The iconic Ella Rock
is a mesmerizing view point that gives you an unhindered view of the mountain silhouettes and the villages below. Loved by hikers and nature enthusiasts, conquering Ella rock during your stay here is an absolute must!
The famous Nine Arches Bridge
has made it to almost every Instagram feed of explorers to the island. The bridge is located between Ella and Demodara railway stations and is most famous because of its curved structure. Known to be the best example of a colonial-era railway, the bridge has attracted tourists from around the world. The bridge is approximately 30 m high.
Little Adams Peak,
deriving its name from its big brother, the sacred mountain Adam’s Peak, Little Adam’s Peak is 2243 m above sea level. The trail to the mountain is fairly average and would require you to have a medium level of fitness. With marked paths, you’ll have to clamber through some narrow rocky areas to reach the summit. The view from the peak is definitely worth the arduous climb. There are a number of hotels located in the area to cater to the large number of tourists that visit the mountain. The ideal time to start your hike is either in the morning or late evening.
Tour Itinerary
8.00 am – Start the hike for Ella rock en-route enjoy refreshments
111.30 am – depart for Demodara 9 arch bridge.
1.00 pm – lunch
2.30 pm – start the hike for Little Adam’s peak. Enjoy endless green views across south coast, amazing nature and sunset from mountain top
5.00 pm - drop-off to the hotel
Overnight stay at guest house on bed & breakfast basis
Day 04 - Tea plantation trekking to Lipton seat Haputale (12 km)
Lipton’s Seat is the most famous viewpoint where the man himself, Sir Thomas Lipton used to look over his tea plantation and host tea parties with his guests. Lipton’s Seat is the highest observation point located on the hills of Poonagala, near the Dambatenne Tea Factory. For the best view, visit before 10.00 am. Tea and vegetable plantations, endless views across south coast, smiling school children and amazing nature en-route makes you amazed.
After the trekking spend day resting and relaxing, visit Adisham bungalow, Halpe tea factory and Rawara waterfall
Overnight stay at guest house on bed & breakfast basis
Day 05 - Devil stair trekking to Ohiya (15 km)
Generally hikers choose the Bambarakanda Rest near Bambarakanda Ella Falls as the starting point to the journey if they wish to start the journey from this end. This trail goes over old dilapidated estate roads through many estates. This trail ends on the Ohiya – Horton
Plains road around the halfway distance from Ohiya Railway Station to the Horton Plains Entrance. There are no markers along the route, therefore it’s advised to use a guide if attempting the journey for the first time. The route has number of folks and they could easily divert you from the original path. The trail is 15 km long from Bambarakanda and would take approximately 7 hours to complete the hike.
The two most popular points on the route is the “V cut”, a channel cut through the hill to allow the road to pass through. You will come across this after entering the Udaveriya estate. Passing this, the road will go across a stream which creates the highest fall in the country, the Bambarakanda Falls.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival time will be 7.30 A.M at the Bambarakanda trail head.
Brief description of the route and the hike.
Starting the hike at 7.45 A.M.
Rest stops within every 1.5 K.M.
Refreshments.
Lunch
Photography sessions
Evening refreshments.
Reaching Ohiya by 5.30 P.M
Overnight stay at guest house on bed & breakfast basis
Day 06 - Hiking/trekking to Kirigalpoththa Mountain via Horton Plains
Kirigalpoththa is the 2nd highest Mountain of Sri Lanka after Pidurutalagala. With a peak elevation of 2,388 meters above sea level. Kirigalpoththa is the highest point in the Horton Plains National Park and also the highest peak accessible to the public. This 7 K.M trail (one
way) will take around 5 1/2 hours of trekking, hiking & mountaineering challenges. Attempting Kirigalpoththa is for the daring adventurers only as the conditions can be treacherous due to the difficulty of the terrain and weather. For every eight people who have reached the summit, one has always never reached the summit. A single & a slightly over grown path snake through grassy plains, cloud forest, bog & finally steep rock surfaces. Sri Lankan Leopard & Sambur are the bigger wild animals you may sometimes come across; if you are lucky, you may even encounter a few endemic bird species as well.
Horton Plains National Park in Pattipola is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100– 2,300 meters (6,900–7,500 ft.) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Ohiya, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from the world famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometers (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya.
The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains. Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest, and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan Sāmbhar deer feature as typical mammals, and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains. Forest dieback is one of the major threats to the park and some studies suggest that it is caused by a natural phenomenon. Horton Plains is located on the southern plateau of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The peaks of Kirigalpoththa (2,388 meters (7,838 ft.)) and Thotupola Kanda (2,357 meters (7,733 ft.)), the second and the third highest of Sri Lanka, are situated to the west and north respectively. The park's elevation ranges from 2,100–2,300 meters (6,900–7,500 ft.). The rocks found in the park belong to the Archaean age and belong to the high series of the Precambrian era and are made up of Khondalites, Charnockites and granitic gneisses. The soil type is of the red-yellow podsolic group and the surface layer is covered with decayed organic matter.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival time will be 6.30 A.M at the Horton Plains National Park.
Brief description of the route and the hike.
Starting the hike at 6.45 A.M.
Rest stops within every 1.5 K.M.
Refreshments
Estimated time to reach the top by 12.15 P.M.
Lunch.
Photography session
Climbing down by 1.15 P.M
Refreshments
Reaching the trail head by 5.30 P.M
Overnight stay at guest house on bed & breakfast basis
Day 07 - Departure
After the breakfast departure, we could arrange your next days in Sri Lanka on your request
Special Remarks
Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients
Please bring your all necessary personal stuff
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate