Mountains
There are numerous mountains in Sri Lanka that not only takes away the breath of travelers but also satiate the thirst of adventure amidst the thrill seekers. Take a look at this list of top mountains that one should definitely conquer when traveling to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka.
Rumasalla Mountain
Rumassala is a beautiful mountain located 3 KM east to Galle town, Southern Province of Sri Lanka which is directly linked to the Ramayana yatra Sri Lanka. According to the Ramayana trail tour Sri Lanka, this abnormal geographical piece believed to be fallen down when Hanuman carried the Dronagiri on his flight back to Lanka Pura in order to use lifesaving Sanjeevani herbs there, to rescue Lakhshmana and Rama who were in need of this medical plant to be treated after suffering severe injuries at their war. Therefor Rumassala is one of the five Sanjivani Mountains in Sri Lanka and important Sri Lanka Ramayana tour site.
LegendAccording to Ramayana the famous Sanskrit epic, when Prince Rama’s consort Sita was kidnapped by the Asura King Ravana, Rama along with his younger brother and the monkey demigod Hanuman were able to trace her to Sri Lanka. As the legend goes, during the fierce battle to rescue the princess, Rama’s brother Lakshmana was severely injured, and Hanuman was sent to find the medicinal herbs needed to heal him. It is said that the demigod, in his confusion to find the right medicine, broke off a piece of the holy mountain. However, the mountain fragment broke off into five separate pieces and one of them is believed to have fallen where the Rumasalla Mountain is located today.While he was carrying the hill, it is believed that some Parts from the hill fell down at five places in Sri Lanka, namely, Rumassala in Galle, Dolu Kanda in Hiripitiya, Ritigala on the Habarana Anuradhapura road, Thalladi in Mannar and Kachchativu in the north.
At present the majestic mountain stands to prove that some of the fascinating incidents mentioned in the epic may have actually taken place. With odd cases talked about by travelers that got lost in the mountain, Rumasalla is also a haven for herbs where researchers have found close to 150 species of unique herbs that strangely does not grow off the
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Pidurutalagala
Pidurutalagala or Mount Pedro in English, is an ultra prominent peak, and the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). Mount Pedro is located close to the city of Nuwara Eliya, and is easily visible from most areas of the Central Province. It is situated North-North-East from the town of Nuwara Eliya.
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Lipton's Seat
Lipton’s Seat is a high observation point in the hills of Poonagala. Located on the top of the town’s namesake, Poonagala Hill, it is also near the Dambatenne Tea Factory. Lipton’s Seat is so named because the famed Scottish baron and tea planter Sir Thomas Lipton used it as the seat to survey his empire in a time long gone but not forgotten.
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Little Adam’s Peak
Don’t defiance the beautiful tourism site in Sri Lanka, Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’, it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains.
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Ritigala
Ritigala can be reached from the turn-off from Habarana-Anuradhapura Road at a distance of 12 km from Habarana. Another 5 km along a graveled yet motorable road leads to the foot of the mountain.
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Ethagala (Elephnat Rock)
Ethagala (the Elephant Rock) is one of seven rocks that overlook the town of Kurunegala, in Sri Lanka. The rock face reaches 316 metres (1,037 ft) over the town and in its shape resembles a crouching elephant, which explains the rock’s name.
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Rumasalla Mountain
Rumasalla Mountain. In the past, Rumassala was known as Buono Vista, a name that dates back to the colonial period, and most likely a corruption.
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Knuckles Range
Knuckles range also called Dumbara mountain range is located off Kandy, in the northern end of Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. To the south and east of the mountain range is Mahaweli river basin while to the west are Matale plains.
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Alagalla Mountain Range
Alagalla Mountain Range. Alagalla Mountain Range or “Potato Range” is situated at the boundaries of the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces in Sri Lanka.
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Bible Rock
Bible Rock is a mountain near Aranayake in Kegalle District in central Sri Lanka. It is known as the “Bible Rock” as its surface resembles.
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Monkey Mountain
Monkey Mountain. The Gal Oya area is resplendent with forest and lush with vegetation. Totally off-the-beaten-track and off-limits during the war, the area has avoided much development and the landscape is mostly unspoiled.
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Yahangala
The great King Ravana’s body was kept after his death upon this rock called Yahangala( bedrock), for his countrymen to pay their last respects to their dear departed king.