Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Departure time: 5:30 AM (Day 1)
Arrival time: 5:00 PM (Day 2)
Pick up/ drop off location:
Your hotel in Kandy city
Note: Timing of pick-up & drop-off might be tentative, depending upon the weather conditions
About Knuckles Mountain Range Camping:
Embark on a heavenly camping experience amidst the dense rainforests of the Knuckles mountains in Kandy. The rugged mountains are covered in a blanket of mist most times of the year. A UNESCO world heritage site, the camping experience at the range is exquisite and offers a wonderful experience to enjoy nature.
Make the best memories with your family and friends as you feast on delicious meals, sing your favorite tracks, learn local facts from a guide, and enjoy round-trip transfers from your hotel. Book the Knuckles Mountain Range Camping package and indulge in a wholesome experience with your companions.
About the activity:
Note:
The Knuckles mountain range gets its name from the series of recumbent peaks resembling a clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the district of Kandy. There are cloud forests at higher altitudes filled with a major percentage of all endemic species of plant life making it a biodiversity hotspot.
The price of a Knuckles camping package is INR 5,500 after the discount of 21% from Thrillophilia. These camping in Knuckles packages generally include hotel pick up and drop,professional trekking team with first aid officer,overnight accommodation at a standard campsite and all meals with taxes.
Yes, it is definitely safe to camp and trek to the Knuckles base camp for all demographics of people from single adventurers to couples and groups. You will have a professional trekking team with standard equipment & a first aid officer with stretcher in case of unforeseen events.
There are a total of 9 peaks over 1200 meters in the Knuckles range with the highest peak measuring over 1906 meters.It is a pristine environment with mist filled forests and beautiful chirping birds everywhere.
The package includes convenient and hassle free pick up and drop service from your hotel in Kandy. You will be picked up from your hotel in Kandy and taken to the Hulu,Thaliya and Bambarella waterfalls with a delicious lunch amongst the beautiful nature. From there you’ll undertake a 3km trek to the Knuckles base camp. The Knuckles mountain range is filled with beautiful flora and fauna. You can spot upto 200 species of different birds here. The mist filled mountain tops and cloud forests make camping in Knuckles a memorable experience for a lifetime.
The basic things to carry for the Knuckles camping activity are :
- A camera to capture the picturesque trek
- Sunglasses
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- Sunscreen Lotion
The inclusions in the camping in Knuckles package are :
- Comfortable and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional Trekking Team.
- Standard equipment & First aid officer with stretcher
- Entrance fees
- DVD with all the photos and videos to carry home to make your Knuckles camping more memorable.
- Overnight accommodation at a standard campsite
- All Meals, Tea with Snacks & Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges