Hanthana

Hanthana Mountain Range

Hanthana Mountain Range

Mountain range in Sri Lanka

The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, south-west of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the National Environment Act.[1] The maximum height of the range is 1,200 m (3,800 ft). The mountain range consists of seven peaks. The highest one being the Uura Kanda.[2] The range is a favourite destination among the mountain hikers in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya is situated adjacent to the Hanthana mountain range.[3]

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  • A view from Hanthana
  • Uura kanda - the highest peak in the Hanthana range
  • A view from Hanthana communication towers
  • A scenic evening view from the Hanthana Mountain

References

  1. [1]
    www.dailynews.lk http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/09/03/news50.asp. Retrieved 4 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)[title missing]
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    tops.lk. "Heavenly High at Hanthana - Top Spots - Featured News - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk".
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    "Doing their bit to heal the earth".
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