Knuckles range day hike from Kandy homestay

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Ethan J.5495 rep2
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We are staying at a homestay in Kandy. Is it realistic to do a day hike to the Knuckles Mountain Range and be back by dinner.

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It is possible, but it will be a very long day. The drive from Kandy to the Knuckles trailhead (like Bambarella or Hunnasgiriya) takes about 2 to 2.5 hours each way due to winding mountain roads. You would need to leave your homestay by 5:30 AM to have a proper 5-hour hike and make it back before dark.

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Kamal P.6270 rep1

The Knuckles get extremely misty by 2 PM. If you start late, you will hike in pure white fog and see nothing.

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Mia S.6010 rep2

Most Kandy homestays will pack you a breakfast if you tell them you are doing an early Knuckles trip.

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Amali D.6360 rep1

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