Alagalla Mountain

Legend has it that the spectacular rock peak of the Alagalla, or ‘Potato’, Mountain Range west of Kandy has protected the heartland of Buddhism in Sri Lanka for millennia. Today, it still stands guard over this spectacularly scenic corner of our renowned Hill Country, a must-visit for hikers up to the challenge of trekking through the range’s jungle-covered foothills. At the summit is a platform with a clear 360-degree view of the many other surrounding highland features, including Knuckles Mountain Range, Bathalegala (Bible Rock), Devanagala, Ambuluwawa, and Hanthana. Altogether a stimulating day out!