Central Province

Description

The Knuckles Mountain Range a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka consists of 9 main mountain ranges and around 40 supporting mountain peaks which gives magnificent scenic views.

“Dumbara Mitiyawatha ” which means” The Misty Valley” is The Sri Lankan name for this mountain range and later it is named “Knuckles Range” by the British.

The entire Valley and the mountain area are 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.

Kandayan Beauty

The central province is situated in the center of Sri Lanka. This section of geography is 600 feet to 6000 feet above sea level. This province is made up of many natural destinations. Natural rainforests, mountains, and grassland hills are some of them. This is also the country's moist zone region. adventures. The Knuckles Mountains are a stunning mountain range with spectacular scenery that is popular with most travelers. The Central Highlands are very famous among hikers because of their mountainous nature.

The Tooth Temple in Kandy

The Magnificent Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sigiriya rock fortress, Horton Plains, Royal botanical garden, Devon Falls, and Nuwara Eliya, are some of the most spectacular and beautiful sites in the western province. The numerous tea plantations which comprise the area further add to the country's attractiveness. Any visitors to the central province will be very lucky to visit many religious and naturally beautiful places.