List of mountains of Sri Lanka

The following page lists the mountain peaks of Sri Lanka. The following list comprises mountains that have been thoroughly explored, with their altitudes measured by expert hikers in Sri Lanka. The classification of a separate mountain is determined by the distance between two peaks and the elevation difference between them. Consequently, all the mountains listed below are identified as distinct summits, with any summits within a single mountain range excluded.

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Mountains of Sri Lanka (interactive map)

Sri Lanka boasts over 1,200 identified mountains, predominantly located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. This province features three major forest reserves with significant mountain clusters: Knuckles Mountain Range, Pidurutalagala Forest Reserve, Horton Plains National Park, and Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. Additionally, another notable cluster is found in the Namunukula area of the Uva Province. These major forest reserves contain numerous mountains that can be distinctly identified as separate summits within their respective clusters.

The Knuckles Forest Reserve, Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, and Piduruthalagala Forest Reserves encompass distinct summits with challenging hikes that often take years to complete in their entirety. Horton Plains National Park, on the other hand, has four major mountains with identifiable separate peaks, each offering moderate hikes requiring an ascent of approximately 200–300 meters from the main road.

The most arduous mountain hikes are located in the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, home to elephants and leopards. The dense forest and unpredictable weather conditions contribute to the extreme difficulty and potential danger of these hikes.

The following list is intended for dedicated hikers who aim to explore mountains using GPS systems, as many of these mountains lack established footpaths or clear trails. Hikers are advised to obtain necessary permissions from the Department of Wildlife Conservation (Sri Lanka) before embarking on their hikes.

Mountains

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Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). The military facility atop the summit is visible in this image.
Kirigalpotta, the 2nd tallest mountain.
Udaweriya and Meeriyathenna, the 29th and 36th tallest mountain.
Agrabopath, the 5th tallest mountain.
Great Western Mountain, the 11th highest mountain in Sri Lanka.
Sripada and Bena Samanala Mountains, The holy mountains at Samanala Forest Reserve.
Single Tree Hill, Single Tree Hill and its temple at the top of the mountain.
Hakgala Mountain, Three peaks of Hakgala Mountain.
Mount Oliphant, Mount Oliphant front and Uda Radella behind
Mahamuni Mountain, Mahamuni Kanda seen at Strathsphy Estate.
Perettasi Mountain, This is the view of the giant Perettasi Mountain, summit point located at the right area.
Rank Mountain District Province Summit Location Ref
mft
1PidurutalagalaNuwara EliyaCentral2,5248,28107°00′03″N 80°46′26″E / 7.00083°N 80.77389°E / 7.00083; 80.77389 (Pidurutalagala)[1][2][3]
2KirigalpottaNuwara EliyaCentral2,3957,85806°47′57″N 80°46′00″E / 6.79917°N 80.76667°E / 6.79917; 80.76667 (Kirigalpotta)[1][2][4]
3Top Pass HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,3837,81807°00′27″N 80°45′30″E / 7.00750°N 80.75833°E / 7.00750; 80.75833 (Top Pass Hill)[1][2]
4Thotupola KandaNuwara EliyaCentral2,3597,74006°49′59″N 80°49′11″E / 6.83306°N 80.81972°E / 6.83306; 80.81972 (Totapolakanda)[1][2]
5Ramboda HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,3227,61807°00′58″N 80°45′12″E / 7.01611°N 80.75333°E / 7.01611; 80.75333 (Ramboda Hill)[1][2]
6AgrabopathNuwara EliyaCentral2,3187,60506°48′47″N 80°46′59″E / 6.81306°N 80.78306°E / 6.81306; 80.78306 (Agrabopath)[1][2]
7Leopards RockNuwara EliyaCentral2,2847,49306°59′29″N 80°45′41″E / 6.99139°N 80.76139°E / 6.99139; 80.76139 (Leopards Rock)[1][2]
8Adam's PeakRatnapuraSabaragamuwa2,2437,35906°48′34″N 80°29′59″E / 6.80944°N 80.49972°E / 6.80944; 80.49972 (Adam's Peak)[1][2]
9KikilimanaNuwara EliyaCentral2,2407,34906°59′06″N 80°44′48″E / 6.98500°N 80.74667°E / 6.98500; 80.74667 (Kikilimana)[1][2]
10Court's Lodge PointNuwara EliyaCentral2,2357,33306°59′10″N 80°47′37″E / 6.98611°N 80.79361°E / 6.98611; 80.79361 (Court's Lodge Point)[1][2]
11Great Western MountainNuwara EliyaCentral2,2167,27006°58′00″N 80°41′38″E / 6.96667°N 80.69389°E / 6.96667; 80.69389 (Great Western Mountain)[1][2]
12Pattipola MountainNuwara EliyaCentral2,2087,24406°51′07″N 80°48′06″E / 6.85194°N 80.80167°E / 6.85194; 80.80167 (Pattipola Mountain)[1][2]
13World's End RockNuwara EliyaCentral2,2027,22406°46′27″N 80°46′56″E / 6.77417°N 80.78222°E / 6.77417; 80.78222 (World's End Rock)[1][2]
14Mount OliphantNuwara EliyaCentral2,1907,18506°58′26″N 80°44′07″E / 6.97389°N 80.73528°E / 6.97389; 80.73528 (Mount Oliphant)[1][2]
15HakgalaNuwara EliyaCentral2,1727,12606°55′05″N 80°48′43″E / 6.91806°N 80.81194°E / 6.91806; 80.81194 (Hakgala)[1][2]
16Conical HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,1687,11306°54′45″N 80°46′33″E / 6.91250°N 80.77583°E / 6.91250; 80.77583 (Conical Hill)[1][2]
17Kabaragala SummitNuwara EliyaCentral2,1627,09307°01′38.8″N 80°44′18.4″E / 7.027444°N 80.738444°E / 7.027444; 80.738444 (Kabaragala)[1][2]
18Park Green MountainNuwara EliyaCentral2,1497,05107°00′49″N 80°48′57″E / 7.01361°N 80.81583°E / 7.01361; 80.81583 (Park Green Mountain)[1][2]
19Uda RadellaNuwara EliyaCentral2,1437,03106°57′45″N 80°43′32″E / 6.96250°N 80.72556°E / 6.96250; 80.72556 (Uda Radella)[1][2]
20Haddon HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,1316,99106°58′02″N 80°45′13″E / 6.96722°N 80.75361°E / 6.96722; 80.75361 (Haddon Hill)[1][2]
21Perettasi MountainNuwara EliyaCentral2,1296,98507°04′34″N 80°44′00″E / 7.07611°N 80.73333°E / 7.07611; 80.73333 (Perettasi Mountain)[1][2]
22North Cove MountainNuwara EliyaCentral2,1196,95206°47′31.3″N 80°44′47.7″E / 6.792028°N 80.746583°E / 6.792028; 80.746583 (North Cove Mountain)[1][2]
23New Zealand Farm MountainNuwara EliyaCentral2,1086,91606°51′32″N 80°47′36″E / 6.85889°N 80.79333°E / 6.85889; 80.79333 (New Zealand Farm Mountain)[1][2]
24One Tree HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,1006,89006°57′27″N 80°45′45″E / 6.95750°N 80.76250°E / 6.95750; 80.76250 (One Tree Hill)[1][2]
25MahakudagalaNuwara EliyaCentral2,1006,89007°02′35″N 80°50′40″E / 7.04306°N 80.84444°E / 7.04306; 80.84444 (Mahakudagala)[1][2]
26Kandapola KandaNuwara EliyaCentral2,0886,85006°58′44″N 80°49′30″E / 6.97889°N 80.82500°E / 6.97889; 80.82500 (Kandapola Kanda)[1][2]
27Frotoft HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,0826,83107°05′26.7″N 80°43′26.3″E / 7.090750°N 80.723972°E / 7.090750; 80.723972 (Frotoft Hill)[1][2]
28UdaweriyaBadullaUva2,0796,82106°47′40″N 80°51′55″E / 6.79444°N 80.86528°E / 6.79444; 80.86528 (Udaweriya)[1][2][5]
29Waterfall PointNuwara EliyaCentral2,0766,81106°55′40″N 80°45′52″E / 6.92778°N 80.76444°E / 6.92778; 80.76444 (Waterfall Point)[1][2]
30Robgill HillNuwara EliyaCentral2,0726,79806°49′51″N 80°41′06″E / 6.83083°N 80.68500°E / 6.83083; 80.68500 (Robgill Hill)[1][2]
31Mahamuni KandaNuwara EliyaCentral2,0696,78806°45′48″N 80°35′14″E / 6.76333°N 80.58722°E / 6.76333; 80.58722 (Mahamuni Kanda)[1][2]
32North Bogawanthalawa PeakNuwara EliyaCentral2,0556,74206°46′09″N 80°39′32″E / 6.76917°N 80.65889°E / 6.76917; 80.65889 (North Bogawanthalawa Peak)[1][2]
33DeegalhinnaNuwara EliyaCentral2,0456,70907°02′50″N 80°44′38.5″E / 7.04722°N 80.744028°E / 7.04722; 80.744028 (Deegalhinna)[1][2]
34Kuraatte KandaNuwara EliyaCentral2,0396,69006°59′08″N 80°50′58″E / 6.98556°N 80.84944°E / 6.98556; 80.84944 (Kuraattekanda)[1][2]
35NamunukulaBadullaUva2,0366,68006°55′59″N 81°06′49″E / 6.93306°N 81.11361°E / 6.93306; 81.11361 (Namunukula)[1][2]
36GommoliyaRatnapuraSabaragamuwa2,0346,67306°46′00″N 80°48′33″E / 6.76667°N 80.80917°E / 6.76667; 80.80917 (Gommoliya)[1][2]
37MeeriyathennaBadullaUva2,0346,67306°47′18″N 81°51′48″E / 6.78833°N 81.86333°E / 6.78833; 81.86333 (Meeriyathenna)[1][2]
38ElbeddaNuwara EliyaCentral2,0166,61406°50′50″N 80°39′53″E / 6.84722°N 80.66472°E / 6.84722; 80.66472 (Elbedda)[1][2]
39BalathuduwaBadullaUva2,0126,60106°45′41″N 80°48′45″E / 6.76139°N 80.81250°E / 6.76139; 80.81250 (Balathuduwa)[1][2]
40Bena SamanalagalaNuwara EliyaCentral2,0106,59406°47′54″N 80°29′18″E / 6.79833°N 80.48833°E / 6.79833; 80.48833 (Bena Samanala)[1][2]

See also

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References

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