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Knuckles Mountain Range

Knuckles is a mountain range in Sri Lanka with forests, grasslands and valleys. Fog and steep terrain shape the walks: Deanston has defined trails, while Riverston and Pitawala Pathana offer more open routes.

Knuckles Mountain Range
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The place

What makes it special

  • The Mini World’s End and Dothalugala trails start near Deanston’s information centre.
  • Riverston and Pitawala Pathana feature high grasslands and views over the Thelgamu valley.
  • The range also allows multi-day traverses and demanding climbs.
Knuckles Mountain Range
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Pitawala Pathana grassland overlooking a valley in the Knuckles mountains.
Photo by Rajiv Ponweera Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Knuckles Mountain Range

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Pitawala Pathana grassland overlooking a valley in the Knuckles mountains.

Knuckles from Deanston and Riverston: how to choose the right hike

Two access points, two different paces and one important decision: in Knuckles, choose a specific hike before booking accommodation or transport.

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Profile updated: 01/10/2026