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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Mountans

Mountains of Sri Lanka


Piduruthalagala
Sri Lanka's highest mountain which is about 8200 feet above sea level, it will take you through some exciting and anxious moments because of it's difficulty in getting to the top, but the climb is worth your effort, because it will take you through some beautiful scenery that one won't forget. One will come across beautiful small waterfalls, because many waterfalls begin from this mountain.
Following the links below read more about world famous Mountains of Sri Lanka

The mountains of Sri Lanka


Name of MountainHeight
Haputhale2351 m
Samanala 2237 m
Knuckles1515 m
Namunukula2035m
Piduruthalagala2524 m


Sri Pada Mountain 2243 m

The only mountains in the world where four major religions get together and worship. To the Buddhist, the imprint found on the summit of the mountain is the hallowed footprint of the Lord Buddha hence the Name ?Sri Pada?. To the Hindus, the footprint is that of God Shiva. To the Christians, it is the footprint of St. Thomas, and to the Islam, it?s the foot print of Adam, hence the title ?Adam?s peak?.

Knuckles Mountain 1515 m



Knuckles is one the most important bio diversity environments with range of mountains and a great water and wild life resource. Loved by travellers for it's beauty Knuckles mountains has become a hot spot in eco tourism in Sri Lanka.

Namunukula mountain 2035 m



Situated in Badulla district rising above tea plantations Namukula is one of best mountains in Sri Lanka for an eco adventure. From above you could see the flat plane of eastern forests that include Udawalawe and Yala.