Named for its resemblance to a clenched fist when viewed from certain angles, the Knuckles Range is a UNESCO-listed massif of 34 peaks northeast of Kandy, spanning cloud forest, grassland and patana ecosystems found almost nowhere else on the island. It's one of Sri Lanka's premier multi-day trekking destinations.
177 kmDistance from Colombo
~4 hrsTypical drive time
Trails range from half-day village walks to overnight treks through misty forest, with local guides essential for navigating the range's changeable weather and remote terrain.