Glamping at Knuckles Mountain Range with Ceylon Valley Tours

The camp elk is located at the border of Knuckles forest conservation and surrounded by endemic wilderness & lush green plantation of Katool Oya Estate & mingles with stretches of forestry with a panoramic view of the Knuckles mountain Range & Central hills.

knuckles camping site

TOUR PACKAGE 01 (01 NIGHT / 02 DAYS TOUR)

Day 1

• Pick up the clients from Kandy Hotel & drop at Gomaraya (Starting Point ) by car / van with our chauffer guide . Our trekker will come to the starting point to pick up the clients. From Starting Point to Camp Site , off-road vehicle will be provided.
• Camp Site Check in Time – before 11 am
• Guest are welcomed with a refreshing welcome drink
• Lunch will be served at Campsite 12:30 pm
• 2 pm guest will be taken on safari jeep to nearby fresh water rivers where they can experience massages in Natural Jacuzzi’s & fresh water snorkeling
• Return back for High Tea
• High Tea will be arranged at the Camp Site
• BBQ and bonfire Night followed by a short night walk to see wildlife around the area. Guest will be equipped with torch & leech socks. Guest will be able to see sambar deer, red deer & mouse deer

Day 2

• Guest will have an early morning Breakfast 7am and leave campsite by 8:00am to start trekking.

(02 recommended hikes available – Trek to Knuckles OR Hike to Kandwasamy Rock
Guest can choose one of above)

• A picnic lunch & 2 litters of water bottles will be given to each guest

COSTS FOR THE ABOVE TOUR (PER PAX )

Recommended Hikes what guest could choose to experience:

01.Trek to Knuckles- 16Km (Medium/Hard)

The Knuckles range derives its name from the similarity of its ridges to the knuckles of a closed fist. This mountain range lies in Kandy and Matale Districts of Central Sri Lanka. It is separated from the main Central highlands by the deeply incised valley of the Mahaweli river, commonly referred to as the ‘ Dumbara Valley’ (Dumbara means veiled with mist).The general landscape of the area is extremely rugged, with at least 35 peaks rising above 900m.The aggregation of spectacular peaks is a unique feature of the Knuckles forest range. The highest peak is Gombaniya (1900 m) The Knuckles mountains have been designated a forest reserve in recognition of its natural habitats that harbor some unique plants and animals, and in view of its importance as a water shed area, with several streams draining into the Mahaweli river basin. In the Eastern slopes the streams drain to Mahaweli River through Sudu Ganga, Kalu Ganga &Ambang Ganga. In the Western slope the streams flow to Mahaweli Ganga through Huluganga.

The highlands are extremely wet throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of over 4000 mm, and temperature that ranges between 18-20° centigrade. The area is also exposed to strong winds during monsoon periods. The wide array of climate and landscape features in the knuckles camping site have resulted in a rich composition of animals and plants, some of which are unique to Sri Lanka.

Knuckles forest range have resulted in a rich composition of animals and plants, some of which are unique to Sri Lanka.

knuckles camping site plan at glance:

• Leave campsite at 8 am. Guest will be given picnic lunch, 2litters water bottles & leech socks
• after official formalities the Hiking Expedition will commence
• En route to the summit, short and long rest stops will be allocated at designated locations. We will also provide ample stops for picture capturing on the trail.
• ETA 12pm at summit.
• Depart to campsite on the way visit secret waterfall for quick shower
• Arrive at camp site for high tea

2. Hike to Kandwasamy Rock- 8km

On top of Kandasamy Mountain Rock at the western foot of Knuckles Proper the view is 360 and is breath-taking. The site of the sunset is fascinatingly mesmerizing. On the summit there is an ancient Hindu Temple which was built by the early settled Indian Tamil estate workers brought To Sri Lanka By the founder British Tea Planters In the Early 20^th century the Place in habited by the Wild animals of the area. The vegetation is a wide range mostly strong dignified bushy trees able to withstand heavy blowing.

Plan at glance:

• Leave campsite at 9am. Guest will be given picnic lunch, 2litters water bottles & leech socks
• After official formalities the Hiking Expedition will commence
• En route to the summit, short and long rest stops will be allocated at designated locations. We will also provide ample stops for picture capturing on the trail.
• Depart to campsite visit
• Arrive at camp site for high tea

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Any additional equipment needed other than things mentioned above will be charged extra .
2. The safety of all the guests while on tour is of utmost importance to us. All guests must agree to strictly abide.
3. By all instructions and directions given while on tour by any personal

Above Give rates valid from 01^st August to 31^st October 2018 .