Hanthana Mountain Range Explained

Hanthana conservation forest
Map:Sri Lanka
Relief:yes
Map Width:220
Location:Central Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest City:Kandy
Coordinates:7.2586°N 80.6286°W
Established:2010
Governing Body:Department of Forest Conservation

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 . 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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/09/03/news50.asp . www.dailynews.lk . 4 February 2011.
  2. Web site: Heavenly High at Hanthana - Top Spots - Featured News - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk. tops.lk.
  3. Web site: Doing their bit to heal the earth.