Knuckles Leopard Trail Trek: Explore UNESCO Heritage Mountains with Nature Paradise Tours
5.0
23 Ratings
Kandy
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Knuckles Mountain Range with Nature Paradise Tours. Discover hidden villages, cascading waterfalls, and rare wildlife.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Knuckles Conservation Forest - Our representative will pick you up at the hotel on Kandy. Transport by vehicle to the knuckles range. It will be early morning; the exact time depends on your hotel location. Start trekking into Knuckles Mountain range. You will explore Tea trail trek uphill to the silent forest area, gravel rocky paths, and bush forest. You have crossing wooden bridges, spotting endemic flora & fauna. You can see a silent large rocky plateau and walk with a peak view. Walking through evergreen dwarf could forest, endemic creepers & cane bamboo. You can enjoy your picnic lunch during the trekking; the place will be waterfall with a natural pool or Knuckles peak. Start an adventure downhill trek from the turning point to the eastern slope. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes - you will be dirty, muddy, wet afterward. But we promise - you will be amazed. You will be back at the hotel about Evening. The exact time depends on the hotel location and traffic on the way.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch provided
- All fees and taxes included
- Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
- • Personal expenses • Tips
Additional Information
The breathtaking Knuckles Mountain Range, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a favored destination among trek enthusiasts. This dense woodland, encircled by 35 enigmatic mountains with heights stretching from 900 to 1900 meters, boasts exquisite hiking routes. In between its clearings, you can find abundant waterfalls, hidden hamlets nestled within the mountains, terraced paddy fields, and a plethora of rare, elusive species. This 234-square-kilometer locale exemplifies the diverse and stunning natural allure of Sri Lanka that you can experience by booking your expedition with Nature Paradise Tours.
Location
Kandy
William Gopallawa Mawatha
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Escape46014333361
Mar 13, 2024
Loved it - AMAZING!
Wonderful day trip with a guide with great knowledge of local plants. I found this tour last minute and it has been a highlight of my Sri Lanka trip 100% recommend
Beautiful views without heaps of people around, even finished with a fresh waterfall shower
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554malinm
Mar 4, 2024
One-day hike to the Leopard Klippan/Knuckle range - Tough hike and in parts you had to use both hands and feet, but you were well rewarded when you reached the upper waterfall and got to take a cooling dip. My guide Manju was great and could explain everything we saw and was happy to tell me and make sure I got up and down safely. Even the train ride from and to Kandy was very beautiful.
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Sulei_n
Jan 2, 2024
Pristine nature and fantastic guide Manju - We had a crappy weather when we did the tour on 1st Jan 2024 - it was raining the whole time in the jungle. However, we still had a fantastic time being out in the nature and hiking through the trail. The knuckles reserve is very clean, and well conserved. We saw lots of flowing waterfalls and walked through some of them as part of the trail. Our guide, Manju, was AMAZING! He put our safety as the no.1 priority and always observed where we put the feet on in case it’s slippery rocks.
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Inspire33232728228
Nov 12, 2023
Beautiful sights, great guide - Had a wonderful guided trek up Knuckles range - with lovely views and mostly clear skies along the way. Was also shown various types of endemic plants and wildlife by Lakmal, who was both knowledgeable and attentive. He had even prepped leech socks, which were extremely helpful!
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Lunas845
Oct 30, 2023
Amazing guide and hike - We had an amazing hiking experience with Lakmal. He could tell us a lot about the knuckles range area, the endemic plants and about Sri Lankan history. The hike was beautiful and perfectly organised with a good lunch and transfer pickup. Experienced and safe driver aswell. Would highly recommend.
Would advise to wear long trousers and sleeves since the hike is really in the mountains and forest.
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Madumalih2023
Sep 27, 2023
Knuckles Adventure! - A nice trekking - day in the Knuckles range , we really enjoyed the cloud forest, which I have never seen before!
Thank you very much for this wonderful trekking adventure day and showing us this incredible Knuckles range !
We really enjoyed the day!
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Scanguidec
Sep 26, 2023
Knuckles trekking Sri Lanka - The Tour in Knuckles range was phantastic! a great experience of the most beautiful nature!
Thank you for showing us all the colors, tastes, aromas, animals and plants!
we'll have nice dreams about today's trekking!
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235lisa
Jul 31, 2023
Nature at its best - Had an amazing trip with Lakmal from Nature Paradise Tours.
The hiking through different landscapes include a lot of amazing nature to see and explore.
You need a certain fitness level to do the trail and light weight in your Backpack.
Lakmal had a lot of knowledge to Share.
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Paradise673186
Jul 16, 2023
Breathtaking Adventures Await: Trekking in Sri Lanka - It was such a great experience. We are very thankful for having experienced these days in the middle of the mountains. It was something memorable!! Thank you Lakmal, you made it easy!
I would highly recommend Trekking with this agency and if I ever do another trek, I will absolutely be booking another #guide through #natureparadisetours #SriLanka
Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and transformed as you embark on a #trekking / #hiking experience like no other.
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Atsushi
Apr 13, 2024
🐆It's rare to see a leopard, so just enjoy the hike! - It would have been great if it hadn't rained. The adventure route to the waterfall basin was fun. It might be a little difficult for beginners.
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