Hill country
Knuckles Range
Cloud forest, hidden villages and real hiking
The Knuckles Range is said to take its name from peaks that look like a clenched fist when seen from Kandy. It is part of a World Heritage forest area, with misty ridges, streams and villages such as Meemure, reached by narrow mountain roads. This is the place for proper day hikes with a local guide, swims in rock pools and simple, quiet places to stay. Roads are slow, so allow time to get in and out.
Knuckles Range
- Part of the island
- Hill country
- Suggested stay
- 2 nights
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: best
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: expect rain
- Jun: good
- Jul: good
- Aug: good
- Sep: good
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: expect rain
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Rohana Estate Lodging & Camping
$24Lodging and camping in the Knuckles foothills towards Meemure, with a garden and shared lounge.
Crystal Villa Knuckles
$26Villa in the Knuckles foothills with an outdoor pool, garden and restaurant.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
PEKOE VALLEY Huluganga
$66Stay at Huluganga on the Knuckles side with mountain views, an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Pool · Restaurant · Views
The Trogon Knuckles
$76Stay at Rangala in the Knuckles range with family rooms, balconies and a garden.
Wi-Fi · Family rooms
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Royal Mountain Edge, Knuckles
$155Stay at Rangala in the Knuckles range with an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Parking