Sri Lanka best mountain hiking - Sri Pada alternative?
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Beyond Sri Pada (Adam's Peak): (1) Piduruthalagala (2524m - Sri Lanka's highest peak, but partly military restricted - permits needed via Nuwara Eliya). (2) Kirigalpotta (2388m - 2nd highest, permit + guide required, day hike from Ambewela). (3) Totapola (2357m - 3rd highest, similar). (4) Knuckles Mini World's End (short but dramatic). (5) Namunukula Peak (2036m - Uva region, day hike). (6) Ritigala (766m - historic and shorter). For serious mountain hikers: Kirigalpotta full-day hike is the peak alternative. Higher than Adam's Peak, harder terrain, permit required from Wildlife Department (arrange through Nuwara Eliya operator).
Kirigalpotta trek is genuine mountain hike - through cloud forest, Nuwaraeliya to Kirigalpotta 8-10 hours round trip, guide mandatory (permit + safety). Book through a Nuwara Eliya-based operator. Best Dec-March in dry weather. Life-list hike for enthusiasts.
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