Kandy · KNUCKLES RANGE TREKKING & HIKING
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The Knuckles range is cloud forest, ridge trails and cardamom country, barely an hour from the city and a world quieter. Below are the best treks and hikes, ranked: day walks and overnight camps, with distances, difficulty, and which suit steady walkers versus serious ones.
Private Knuckles trek from Kandy with meals and 2 nights at Heavens Holiday Resort, plus a summit picnic and scenic forest trails.
“Me and my Friends had an amazing experience, we had lots of fun and thanks to Charlie who did a great job ! I recommend this 100%”
Demanding Knuckles hike from Kandy: tea fields, bamboo forest, cloud cover, waterfalls and valley views, plus picnic lunch.
“We did a two day Trekking tour with Niro and it was the absolute best! Although we are two women (24, 32) traveling together we never felt unsafe or uneasy at any point, thanks to Niro.”
Guided Knuckles Leopard Trail hike from Kandy with hotel pickup, picnic lunch, forest bridges, and scenic views. Private pace.
“The hike was unique, you can’t experience that on your own and Shyamal and his lovely driver were the perfect guide for it! First they took me to a coffee place were we also had some local food and after that they drove me to the starting poiRead more”
Knuckles camping trek from Kandy: tea trail hikes, silent forest, wooden bridges, and an exclusive 2-day wilderness base camp.
“An absolutely amazing adventure. The first day of the hike (~20km) was tough but went deep into the park including the highest point of the Knuckles. Very few other operators actually go into the wilderness, which was a special treat. We alsRead more”
Hike the Knuckles Spice Trail from Kandy through tea estates, pine and eucalyptus forest, waterfalls, and village gardens, with a picnic included.
“We had such an amazing time on this trip. I would highly recommend this trek, Lakmal really knows his stuff and is a joy to hike with. The highlight was the swim in the natural pool and the home cooked meal at our lively hosts. Would 100% recommend and do again when we come back to Sri Lanka!”
Hike the Knuckles Spice Trail from Kandy through tea, spice forests, rice terraces, and a waterfall swimming stop.
“C’était une journée inoubliable au milieu d’un décor époustouflant… notre guide Ashoke était vraiment génial ! Le trek s’est terminé par un succulent repas dans une famille. Merci encore !”
A 2-day Knuckles camping trek from Kandy with tea trails, cloud-forest walks, waterfalls, and a real village lunch.
“Chan was very knowledgeable of all the different plant and animal species. I got to see amazing native animals including lizards and birds. The hike took us to a view point which revealed a breathtaking view of the Knukles range. Along the way we saw beautiful waterfalls and local villages. The included meals were delicious and consisted of local food. Overall it was an amazing experience.”
Chase Kandy-area waterfalls on a Wattegama to Bambarella hike in the Knuckles, with hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and a driver-guide.
“Fantastic day exploring local villages and chasing waterfalls. Our guides were lovely. Thanks for fabulous memories ☺️”
Kandy to Knuckles overnight trek: waterfall hikes, wildlife spotting, camping under stars, and a 1856m summit with an English guide.
“Het was een fantastische ervaring. Helaas was ik wel de enige voor deze hike. Maar dat maakte de gids niks uit. Ik heb genoten van de uitzichten, het verblijf in het kamp, het eten, het kampvuur en de zorg die de gids voor mij draagde. Fantastisch!”
Trek the Knuckles Leopard Trail from Kandy for a full-day tea-forest hike with waterfalls, peak views, and a picnic lunch in nature.
“Een onvergetelijke ervaring met gids Ashoke – must do in Kandy district! Onze Leopard Trek in de Knuckles Mountain Range was een absolute highlight van onze reis, mede dankzij onze fantastische gids Ashoke! Vanaf het begin verliep alles soepel, we werden keurig opgehaald bij ons hotel door de chauffeur en afgezet aan de voet van de trek. Vanaf daar was het nog zo’n 20 minuten lopen naar het officiële startpunt van de hike. Daar begon Ashoke met een prachtige introductie over het gebied, gevolgd door een kort gebed. Dit moment van bezinning en dankbaarheid gaf ons direct een heel veilig en bijzonder gevoel. De hike zelf was medium intensief, goed…”
Knuckles Mountain Range day trek from Kandy with early pickup, 22km peak hike, naturalist guide, lunch, and forest entrance fees for $75.
“Wir wurden um 6Uhr vom Hotel in Kandy abgeholt und es ging dann erstmal knapp 2 Std zu einem Dorf wo wir Singhalesisches Frühstück bekamen. Von dort war es nur noch 1km bis zum Start. Wir hatten unseren eigenen Guide, weRead more”
Guided Knuckles hike from Kandy to a seven-waterfall Kotaganga chain, with UNESCO forest entry, cloud-forest birds, and a picnic lunch.
“Otrolig gudie!! Jättesnäll, hjälpsam, trevlig, bra engelska, mån om att peka ut unika djur och växtarter.”
Guided Pekoe Trail Stage 1 trek from Hanthana to Galaha: tea plantations, forests, wildlife, and big highland views from Kandy pickup.
“It was a great hike. The guide was super kind and gave me a lot of information about the hike and the surroundings. He was very friendly. You could also have a nice exchange about the country in general, and he gave great tips for places and shops. Nature lovers definitely have to join this tour. Various animals and insects could be observed.”
8-hour Knuckles Mountain Range tuk-tuk safari from Kandy with guided hikes at Riverstone, Pitawala Pathana, and Sera Ella waterfall.
