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Hanthana Mountain Range

Hanthana conservation forest
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Map showing the location of Hanthana conservation forest
Map showing the location of Hanthana conservation forest
Location of the conservation forest
Location Central Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city Kandy
Coordinates 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E / 7.25861°N 80.62861°E / 7.25861; 80.62861Coordinates: 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E / 7.25861°N 80.62861°E / 7.25861; 80.62861
Established 2010
Governing body Department of Forest Conservation

The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, south-west of the city of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the National Environment Act. The maximum height of the range is 3800 ft. The mountain range consists of seven peaks. The highest one being the Uura Kanda. The range is a favourite destination among the mountain hikers in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya is situated adjacent to the Hanthana mountain range.

A view from Hanthana

Uura kanda - the highest peak in the Hanthana range

A view from Hanthana communication towers


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