When to go
The best time
to visit Knuckles Range.
Short answer: January to April.
Best time: January to April.
Weather: Cool 14–22°C; mist common in cloud forest year-round.
The Knuckles Range — Dumbara — is a UNESCO-listed mountain wilderness east of Kandy, with its own micro-climate, cloud forest, hidden villages and some of the best hiking on the island. It is where serious walkers come.
- · Hire a registered Knuckles guide — the trails are unmarked.
- · Layered clothing; the weather changes in minutes.
- · Pair with Kandy (1.5h) or Riverston (2h).