Knuckles Camping Tour-2 Nights

Sri Lanka

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Exciting 3 different treks and camp in the misty mountains

Duration

2 day

Max People

Min Age

12+

Pickup

Kandy

knuckles camping 2 nights

knuckles camping 2 nights 3 days from Kandy to the Knuckles Mountain Range to explore the stunning views.

this tour cover 3 different days with nature and trekking areas are totally different when compare to each.

Spend a few days of trekking with relishing the panoramic view resting on rock sheets watching various bird species flying over the cliffs which will be an unforgettable experience. The camping session will be held at night with a lot of enjoyable events.

Grade Level- Medium & Hard
Duration – Two Nights & Three Days
Trekking Distance – 45 KM

Day 1 – Knuckles medium trekking tour through the magical rice fields

Overnight stay at the Knuckles Base Camp

Day 2 – High knuckles trekking tour (Medium & Hard)

Overnight stay at the Knuckles Base Camp

Day 3 – Knuckles trekking tour through the tea fields and factories (Smooth & Medium)

*More adventure and also the trekking distance can negotiate on your request and depending on your fitness level. we provide you an experienced guide.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Kandy
DEPARTURE TIME	Departure at 7:30 AM.
RETURN TIME	At approximately 4:00 PM.
WEAR	Comfortable clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen, swimming kit, towel, flip flops.

Group Size	1 Pax, 2 Pax, 5 Pax, Above 5

Included/Excluded

Professional instructor
Entrance Tickets & Safari
Transport Up & Down
Sleeping Bags
Tents Or Cabana for the night
Mineral water
Picnic lunch
Tea with Snacks
Lots of fun and adventure

Tips and other expenses of a personal nature

Tour Plan

01 Day

7.30 AM – 9.30 AM: Hotel pick up and Transport

After breakfast scenic drive from Kandy (500 M above sea level) to the Knuckles Range Area (1000 M above sea level) by passing Small village shops, Hindu temples, lush tea gardens & Tea Factories to start the trekking tour with your Experienced Guide.

En route, you will have a tea break with snacks before going to the trek starting point.

1.2. 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM: Trekking.

Starts the Trekking On Smooth & Medium Grades.

Our aims on this trek,

Panoramic green views.
Pine & eucalyptus forest
High forest and Cardamom growth.
Secluded mountain village visit.
Evergreen dwarf cloud forest.
Crystal clear streams and swimming in a Natural Pool.
Beautiful river with rapids.
Kandyan Village Home Gardens.
Magical terraced rice fields & walk along with the canal bunt.
Endemic flowers, birds, small animals, lizards, reptiles & butterflies.
terraced rice fields & walk along with the canal bunt
Paddy Cultivation Process
Exciting Irrigation & water management System

*The journey is approximately 15 KM one way up hills and flat walking medium trek.

1.3. 12.30 PM – 1.30 PM: Natural pool swimming and the picnic lunch.

You will love to swim in the 2 M deep natural rocky pool and have the picnic lunch near the waterfall.

1.4. 1.30 PM – 4.00 PM: Trekking to the Base camp and overnight stay.

Bon Fire with BBQ.
Singing Songs.
Taste the SriLankan style foods, prepare from the camp site.

02 Day 02

2.1. 7.30 AM – 8.00 AM: Breakfast.

2.2. 8.30 AM – 11.30 AM: Starts the Trekking.

After breakfast Starts the trekking On Medium & Hard Grades to the High Knuckles.

Our aims on this trek,

Panoramic green views.
Tea state trails and paths.
Evergreen dwarf cloud forest, endemic creepers & cane bamboo forest.
Gravel & rocky paths in the flat short bush black forest.
Crystal clear water streams.
Endemic flora & fauna
Silent large rocky plateau with peak view.
Endemic flowers, birds, small animals, lizards, reptiles & butterflies.

*The journey approximately 16 KM for the day. A to A trek including a Circulate trek.

2.3. 1.30 PM – 4.00 PM: Trekking to the Base camp and overnight stay.

Bon Fire with BBQ.
Singing Songs.
Taste the SriLankan style foods, prepare from the camp site.

03 Day 03

3.1. 7.30 AM – 8.00 AM: Breakfast.

3.2. 8.30 AM – 2.30 AM: Starts the Trekking.

After breakfast Starts the Knuckles trekking tour through the tea fields and factories trekking On Smooth & Medium Grades.

Our aims on this trek,

Panoramic green views.
Tea state trails and paths.
Eucalyptus forest.
Pine forest
Tea factory
Gravel & rocky paths.
Crystal clear water streams.
Endemic flora & fauna
Endemic flowers, birds, small animals, lizards, reptiles & butterflies.

*The journey approximately 15 KM for the day. A to B Circulate trek.

3.3. 2.30 PM – 4.00 PM: Drive Back To Kandy.

Tour Map

Knuckles Mountain Range

The Knuckles Mountain Range consists of 9 main mountain range and 35 supporting mountain peaks which gives magnificent scenic view and can be categorized as one of the most valuable UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. “Dumbara Mitiyawatha ” which means ” The Misty Valley ” is The Sri Lankan name for this mountainous area and later it named “Knuckles Range” by British. The entire Valley and the mountain area is around 21,000 hectares ( 155 Sq. KM) in extent and the peak is around 1900 M above Sea level.it is rich with varieties of flora, fauna, endemic species, and above 17 varieties of birds. Knuckles Range is the best location in Sri Lanka for Hiking, Trekking & Adventure Camping tours for the nature lovers. Trekking through remote local villages, tea estates, rice fields, vegetable fields, pigmy forests, plateaus swimming in Waterfalls, trekking along rivers, home spice gardens are highlights in knuckles trekking trips. Trekkers could also have the opportunity of bird watching, watching the sunrise, meeting up & interacting with villagers, and also encounter species such as Deer, Wild Bow, Barking deer, Deer monkey, and various types of Lizards.

Knuckles Base Camping

We do camping at the base of Knuckles Range and it’s a tented campsite with good facilities for anybody who like to feel the calm & quiet nature experience. We can arrange a bonfire, sing songs, dinner with traditional Sri Lankan foods, and a night of comfortable sleep.