Hanthana Mountain Range

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]

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
Established	2010
Governing body	Department of Forest Conservation

Gallery

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