Saturday, February 22, 2014

Piduruthalagala

Piduruthlagala is the Highest Mountain and highest point in Sri Lanka and it is 2524m above sea level.
Apart from offering dramatic views of the country, this mountain offers a wonderfully cool climate. The village with the coolest climate in the Sri Lanka is positioned between Piduruthalagala Mountain and the city of Nuwara-Eliya.
Numerous plants, animals, birds and flowers are hidden in this mountain and most of them are endemic to Sri Lanka. Many rare species of botanical life can also found in Piduruthalagala. For instance, the Soma plant which can be found only at Himalayas of India also grows here.
Travellers both local and international identify this mountain as a haven for trekking. The journey involves trekking through jungles; past streams and through heavy mist before finally emerging at the summit and its stunning views.


This mountain is very beautiful and very cool mountain of Sri Lanka. It is positioned in the heart of the country within the central province, this mountain should not be passed over during a trip to Nuware Eliya of Sri Lanka. Its tallest mountain offers more than just beauty it offers a wide range of wild life activities and lots to explore for the nature lover.

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