HIGHES MOUNTAINS IN SRILANKA

 PIDURUTHALAGALA

DISTRICT-NUWARA ELIYA      
PROVINCE-CENTRAL               

Piduruthalagala stands 8281 feet. making it the tallest mountain in the country. the mountain's summit serves as the central communication lineup of both the a lineup of both the srilankan government and the armed force, it also functions as the central radar system fro the country                                                                                                                            there are special flowers on the top of piduruhalagala, inhabits animals such as leopards and flying squirrels. laver;s , ramboda and mathurata waterfalls flow .piduruthalagala is rich in various valuabel plants


KIRIGALPOTHTHA                                                


A mouthful to pronounce and standing at a height of 2,395 metres above sea level, Kirigalpottha is the second tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. It's interesting to note that despite being dwarfed by Piduruthalagala (the tallest mountain in our little island and just as difficult to pronounce for those unfamiliar with the tongue), this is still the highest accessible peak for trekkers because Piduru is out of bounds unless you get permission beforehand.First though, is how to get there. There's always the rickety nightmail, so you reach there nice and early and then start your hike just as early; or, you can do what we did and in a span of two days, trek along the Idalgashinna Rail Hike, spend the night at Ohiya, and then leave for Hortan Plains early the next day. You can also try booking the circuit bungalows or dormitories at Horton Plains.
                                                             
 TOT APOLA KANDA    
                           
                                                                 

                                                               The third largest peak in Nuwara Eliya is at a height of 2357 m above the sea level. It is also referred to as the Thotupola Peak by the natives. The peak is a part of the Horton Plains National Park. The legend of Lord Rama and Ravana describes this peak as Ravana’s landing site when he kidnapped Sita, Lord Rama’s wife.

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