Conquer the Knuckles.

High Knuckles Trek

A stunning trek in the Knuckles Range, traversing tea plantations and forests to reach the highest point. Book your knuckles hiking Sri Lanka today.

Camouflaged reptile resting on a tea branch – best hikes in sri lanka

Type

Trek

Duration

Approx. 8 hours.

Difficulty

Hard

What to wear

Good trekking shoes, neutral colored clothes, a raincoat, and a jacket as it can get chilly.

Includes

A trekking guide, leech socks, packed lunch, and trekking poles on availability.

This challenging hike showcases diverse flora and fauna unique to the area, rewarding your efforts with breathtaking views. Starting around 7 a.m. from camp, venture through the village, tea plantations, and the Knuckles conservation forest. Spot the endemic leaf nose lizard and admire nature's beauty en route to the summit. Pause for lunch and panoramic vistas before descending. Feeling adventurous? Take a detour to explore the waterfall trek route. A must-do journey for nature enthusiasts seeking unparalleled beauty and tranquility.

Good to Know

The beauty of the Knuckles Forest and the panoramas will surely be memorable. The rush of conquering the trek will give you a rush of adrenaline as well.

There may be leeches, so we advise you to wear leech socks. Our guide will advise you on how to best deal with harmless leeches.

Time permitting, combinable with the Waterfall Trek or to see all four Knuckles Peaks.

We recommend starting early at 07.00 a.m.