The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, north-east of the
city of Kandy. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and
peaks in the west of the massif which resemble the knuckles of clenched fist
when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District. Whilst this name
traditionally referred to the area as Dumbara Kanduvetiya meaning mist-laden
mountain range (Cooray, 1984). The entire area is characterised by its striking
landscapes often robed in thick layers of cloud but in addition to its aesthetic
value the range is of great scientific interest. It is a climatic microcosm of the
rest of Sri Lanka. The conditions of all the climatic zones in the country are
exhibited in the massif. At higher elevations there is a series of isolated
cloud forests, harbouring a variety of flora and fauna, some of which cannot
be found anywhere else in the world. Although the range constitutes
approximately 0.03% of the island’s total area it is home to a significantly
higher proportion of the country’s biodiversity
- Knuckles Range information and conservation website
- Project Knuckles research expedition website
- Attractions & Trails of Knuckles South - Deanston, Corbett’s
- Gap & Traditional Villages
Source : Wilipedia the free encyclopedia
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