Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Unesco World Heritage

Facts and Data

Webpages:
Official Unesco Page
Protectedplanet.net

Basis Data:
Unesco World heritage since: 2010
Size of heritage: 56,844 ha
- Buffer zone: 72,645 ha

Coordinates:
Longitude: 80,802°
Latitude: 7,452°

About

Sri Lanka's highlands are situated in the south-central part of the island. The property comprises the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles Conservation Forest. These montane forests, where the land rises to 2,500 metres above sea-level, are home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species such as the western-purple-faced langur, the Horton Plains slender loris and the Sri Lankan leopard. The region is considered a super biodiversity hotspot.

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Hotels and places to stay

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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Address
Distance: 6,8 mi
Richland Road, Madulkelle
Panwila
Sri Lanka

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Weekend: closed

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Hatale Mini Worlds End Bungalow

Address
Distance: 7,1 mi
Hatale Tea Garden
Panwila
Sri Lanka

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Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
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Weekend: closed

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Hatale Tea Garden Bungalow

Address
Distance: 7,4 mi
Hatale Tea Garden
Panwila
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Videos from the area

Alugallena - Journey to a Hidden Cave

Published: April 04, 2014
Length: 37:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trips Lanka

Alugallena - Journey to a Hidden Cave Alugallena is a hidden cave inside a jungle near Rambukoluwa Sri Lanka. Audio Track - Viva La Vida When I Rule the World Artist - Coldplay Original...