Hanthana conservation forest | |
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Location of the conservation forest
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Location | Central Province, Sri Lanka |
Nearest city | Kandy |
Coordinates | 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E / 7.25861°N 80.62861°ECoordinates: 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E / 7.25861°N 80.62861°E |
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