HIKKING and TREKKING
Hiking and hiking through biodiversity areas and tea plantations in Sri Lanka is the ideal way to discover the enticing countryside. Trekking and hiking trails may be found in the following
Additional information
Best time and popular spots
December to March
- Devil’s Staircase
One of the most popular hiking and jeep trails goes through the little town of Ohiya and allows you to visit the country’s highest waterfall, Bambarakanda Waterfall (263m).
Trai Length- 9 Km
Duration- 4hrs
Difficulty- moderate
December to March
- Ella Rock and Little Adam’s peak
Ella Rock is a well-known hiking and camping destination. Going’s certainly worth it for the wonderful panoramic stunning views.
Trail Length- vary
Duration- 4hrs
Difficulty- moderate
- Haputale Tea Plantation
Hike through tea plantations with spectacular landscapes of countryside and views.
Trail Length- 8 Km
Duration- 2hrs
Difficulty- easy
January to March and August to October
- Sinharaja Rainforest
UNESCO designated the country’s last sustainable area of primary tropical rainforest as a World Natural Heritage site.
Trail Length- vary
Duration- 3hrs
Difficulty- easy
December to March (generally year-round)
- Horton Plains National Park
The highest plateau in Sri Lanka is 32 Km2 in size and is made up of highland forest and wet grassland.
Trail Length- 9.5 Km
Duration- 3-4 hours
Difficulty- easy
November to March
- Weligalpoththa Monastery
This hike via a forested route past an isolated community provides you serenity.
Trail Length-10 Km
Duration-4hrs
Difficulty- easy
December to April
- Adam’s Peak
It is a mountain peak of 2243m in height with a large stone-carved footprint on the summit. The mountain is one of the rare pilgrimage sites.
Trail Length- 7 Km
Duration- 3-4 hours
Difficulty- moderate
Year round
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a well-preserved ancient rock fortress and one of South Asia’s archaeological treasures. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Pidurangala is an ancient Buddhist monastery built on a natural rock.
Trail Length- 1-3 Km
Duration- Half a day
Difficulty- moderate
December to February
- Knuckles Mountain Range
Some trails take you through rural villages, while others take you through waterfalls and beautiful flora. The mountain range has been designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
Trail Length- vary
Duration- 6-8hrs
Difficulty- hard
December to February and August to September
- Kitulgala Rainforest-
The area is lushly forested, with several rushing waterfalls and natural ponds.
Trail Length- vary
Duration- 4-7 hours
Difficulty- moderate
You may bring:
Water shoes, sandals with and ankle strap or a pair of trainers / Quick dry short and T shirt / Not overly revealing clothes / Insect repellent / Sunblock / Waterproof camera / A glasses strap is a good idea / Hat with a visor for sun protection / Plastic bags to keep wet clothes/ Leech Repellent