The Knuckles range is a must visit destination in your trip to Srilanka. The Knuckles mountain range gets its name from the series of recumbent peaks resembling a clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the district of Kandy.
There are cloud forests at higher altitudes filled with a major percentage of all endemic species of plant life making it a biodiversity hotspot. There are a total of 9 peaks over 1200 meters in the Knuckles range with the highest peak measuring over 1906 meters. It is a pristine environment with mist filled forests and beautiful chirping birds everywhere.
You can spot upto 200 species of different birds here. Knuckles Mountain Range camping is a wonderful experience for people looking to explore the offerings of the Knuckles Range in its entirety.