Radio equipment at the summit of Mount Pedro.

Discover impressive peaks, mountain scenery and panoramic views.

CategoryHill Country
Featured places5
Generally bestGenerally January to April
Famous destinations

Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Pidurutalagala

    Nuwara Eliya

    Pidurutalagala rises above Nuwara Eliya as Sri Lanka's highest mountain; access to its summit is subject to restrictions.

    Radio equipment at the summit of Mount Pedro.
    Pidurutalagala
  2. 02

    Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)

    Sri Pada is a pilgrimage mountain with a sacred footprint shrine at its summit; the ascent follows long stairways from surrounding villages.

    Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka from the bottom
    Adam's Peak
  3. 03

    Ella Rock

    Ella

    Ella Rock is a hiking viewpoint above Ella, reached through a landscape of railway paths, tea slopes and woodland.

    Ella Rock, Srilanka
    Ella Rock
  4. 04

    Kirigalpoththa Mountain

    Horton Plains

    Kirigalpotta rises within Horton Plains National Park; its walking route crosses highland grassland and cloud forest.

    Kirigalpotha, the 2nd tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, at 2388m above sea level.
    Kirigalpotta
  5. 05

    Knuckles Mountain Range

    The Knuckles range northeast of Kandy includes montane forest, river valleys and village landscapes within a protected highland area.

    A view of the Knuckles mountain range, Sri Lanka
    Knuckles Mountain Range

Good to know

The highlands are much cooler than the coast, and mist or rain can roll in at any time of year — pack layers and a light rain jacket. Reserved seats on the hill-country trains can sell out, so we book them early.

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