Sri Lanka is known for its diverse terrains that provide fantastic opportunities for trekking that are more adventurous and rewarding in the central highlands like the district of Kandy that offer vast numbers of tracks that are long and hard. The hill country has many footpaths that interconnect one area to another and that can be only discovered if you go on a trekking journey in Kandy. Rich in biodiversity, Udawatta Kele Forest Sanctuary is a superb location for trekking with footpaths clearly visible to walk along and enjoy the beautiful forest. It is located near Kandy hotels in the region the likes of Cinnamon Citadel Kandy that makes it easy to take a walk up to the ancient forest. Also of note are some of the medieval Buddhist temples and shrines such as Gadaladeniya, Lankathilake and Embakke which are interconnected by footpaths providing opportunity to walk across lengthy tracks with scenic landscapes.
There is another great trek starting from Ihalakotte Railway Station that leads to Dodanwala Devale shrine which falls through a dense forest reserve. Some of the other exciting adventure filled trekking paths that you can try in Kandy include the Alagalla Mountain, the Hanthana trek and Bahirawakanda Hill which is quite an uphill tedious trek to take if you are up to it. You can also trek along the hundreds of tea estates that cover the hills of Kandy and visit traditional Kandyan villages where you get to stop by and interact with locals and enjoy a meal.
One of the famous treks in Kandy is found at Alagalla Mountain. This is an adrenaline filled experience and not for the faint hearted to try. The trek is only second to Corbert’s Gap trek in Kandy. Alagalla Mountain is a secluded one found in Kandy nestled between Potha Pitiya and Kadugannawa towns and when you reach the top of this mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the region.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
