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Knuckles Range (Dumbara Hills) - UNESCO protected wilderness. Multi-day treks require licensed guide (Forest Department regulation) and permit. Best treks: Mini World's End (day hike, guided), Corbett's Gap to Meemure village (2-day trek), full 5-day traverse. Bases: Meemure (traditional village, homestays), Riverston, Ilukkumbura. Best months: December-March (dry, clear views). Rain leaves paths slippery and leeches heavy. Guide cost: 4000-8000 LKR/day depending on route. Book via a Kandy-based ecotourism operator.
Sri Lanka Trekking, Ceylon Nature Trails, or Adventure Sri Lanka are established Knuckles operators. Meemure village stay is culturally rich - traditional community, few tourists, must-visit village. Bring layers - Knuckles elevation is cool.
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