The Kirigalpoththa Mountain Hike gives you a chance to climb up Kirigalpoththa, the second tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, starting from Horton Plains National Park. Feel the exhilaration of hiking up the mountain by a single overgrown trail with several difficult hiking and mountaineering sections. Pass through scenic grass plains, cloud forests, bogs and steep rocky surfaces. Discover the exceedingly beautiful nature and varied wildlife in Horton Plains and Kirigalpoththa. Enjoy lunch surrounded by the mountains. Take photographs of the best views.A 7km hike that is so difficult and treacherous that one in nine hikers are not able to finish the trek to the peak. Best attempted by the toughest and most experienced hikers. This hike is recommended from January to March but is also available from June to August.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer.
✔ Back up vehicle for emergency transport.
✔ English speaking adventure specialist/guide.
✔ Refreshments with energy slabs.
✔ Park entrance tickets.
✔ Lunch.
✔ First Aid & Spares.
✖ Any transportation up to the trail head at Horton Plains National Park.
✖ Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra.
✖ Any tips to the staff.
What To Expect
Kirigalpoththa is the 2nd highest Mountain of Sri Lanka after Pidurutalagala. With a peak
elevation of 2,388 meters above sea level. Kirigalpoththa is the highest point in the Horton
Plains National Park and also the highest peak accessible to the public. This 7 K.M trail (one
way) will take around 5 1/2 hours of trekking, hiking & mountaineering challenges. Attempting
Kirigalpoththa is for the daring adventurers only as the conditions can be treacherous due to
the difficulty of the terrain and weather. For every eight people who have reached the summit,
one has always never reached the summit. A single & a slightly over grown path snake through
grassy plains, cloud forest, bog & finally steep rock surfaces. Sri Lankan Leopard & Sambur are
the bigger wild animals you may sometimes come across; if you are lucky, you may even
encounter a few endemic bird species as well.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients
• The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Kurumba DMC or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
• Kurumba DMC does not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings while on tour.
