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The
Knuckles National
Heritage Wilderness
Area is a 155 square
KM region of spectacular
peaks and one of
the last remaining
sizeable portions
of wet zone forests
in Sri Lanka. Boasting
the most rugged
and breathtaking
mountain scenery
in the Island it
is located in the
Dumbara Hills between
the Kandy and Matale
Districts of the
central province.
These hills are
so named because
of the constant
"Smoky"
(Dumbara) mist that
engulfs their tops.
A continuous forested
area is divided
into two sections,
a conservation area
above 1050 m (3500
ft) and a forest
reserve below.
Its boundaries encompass
all five climatic
types found in the
island.
This region was
so named because
the string of peaks
including eight
higher than 1500
m resembles the
knuckles of a closed
fist. A striking
feature of the knuckles
region is its scenic
beauty.
Visitors can enjoy
a panoramic view
of the mountains
and explore caves,
rivers, and different
types of fauna and
flora.
The knuckles range
is a protected area
under the direction
of the Forestry
department.
“
I never saw before
so perfect a specimen
of forest scenery.
The trees were of
different kinds
,sizes and ages
.Some saplings ,
some dead , decaying
and others very
great bulk and height
towering above the
rest in there prime”
-
Dr John Darvy –
Surgeon to British
Governor, Sir Robert
Brownrig. (1817-1819)
Location
of Knuckles and
Access Road Map.
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