Kirigalpotta | |
Photo Size: | 250 |
Map: | Sri Lanka |
Map Size: | 150 |
Location: | Sri Lanka |
Kirigalpotta is the 2nd tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 23880NaN0 above mean sea level, and is also the highest mountain in the country whose summit is accessible to the general public (the highest point, Pidurutalagala, is occupied by a military base and off-limits to the public). The peak is situated near the city of Nuwara Eliya, within the Nuwara Eliya District.[1] [2] Only one 70NaN0 hiking trail provides access to the mountain's summit via the Horton Plains National Park, although the trail is not very popular.