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.
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
RankMountainDistrictProvinceSummitLocation m ft 1 Pidurutalagala Nuwara Eliya Central 2 Kirigalpotta Nuwara Eliya Central 3 Top Pass Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 4 Thotupola Kanda Nuwara Eliya Central 5 Ramboda Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 6 Agrabopath Nuwara Eliya Central 7 Leopards Rock Nuwara Eliya Central 8 Adam's Peak Ratnapura Sabaragamuwa 9 Kikilimana Nuwara Eliya Central 10 Court's Lodge Point Nuwara Eliya Central 11 Great Western Mountain Nuwara Eliya Central 12 Pattipola Mountain Nuwara Eliya Central 13 World's End Rock Nuwara Eliya Central 14 Mount Oliphant Nuwara Eliya Central 15 Hakgala Nuwara Eliya Central 16 Conical Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 17 Kabaragala Summit Nuwara Eliya Central 18 Park Green Mountain Nuwara Eliya Central 19 Uda Radella Nuwara Eliya Central 20 Haddon Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 21 Perettasi Mountain Nuwara Eliya Central 22 North Cove Mountain Nuwara Eliya Central 23 New Zealand Farm Mountain Nuwara Eliya Central 24 One Tree Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 25 Mahakudagala Nuwara Eliya Central 26 Kandapola Kanda Nuwara Eliya Central 27 Frotoft Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 28 Udaweriya Badulla Uva 29 Waterfall Point Nuwara Eliya Central 30 Robgill Hill Nuwara Eliya Central 31 Mahamuni Kanda Nuwara Eliya Central 32 North Bogawanthalawa Peak Nuwara Eliya Central 33 Deegalhinna Nuwara Eliya Central 34 Kuraatte Kanda Nuwara Eliya Central 35 Namunukula Badulla Uva 36 Gommoliya Ratnapura Sabaragamuwa 37 Meeriyathenna Badulla Uva 38 Elbedda Nuwara Eliya Central 39 Balathuduwa Badulla Uva 40 Bena Samanalagala Nuwara Eliya Central
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