The following page lists the mountain peaks of Sri Lanka. The following list comprises mountains that have been thoroughly explored, with their altitudes measured by expert hikers in Sri Lanka. The classification of a separate mountain is determined by the distance between two peaks and the elevation difference between them. Consequently, all the mountains listed below are identified as distinct summits, with any summits within a single mountain range excluded.
Sri Lanka boasts over 1,200 identified mountains, predominantly located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. This province features three major forest reserves with significant mountain clusters: Knuckles Mountain Range, Pidurutalagala Forest Reserve, Horton Plains National Park, and Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. Additionally, another notable cluster is found in the Namunukula area of the Uva Province. These major forest reserves contain numerous mountains that can be distinctly identified as separate summits within their respective clusters.
The Knuckles Forest Reserve, Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, and Piduruthalagala Forest Reserves encompass distinct summits with challenging hikes that often take years to complete in their entirety. Horton Plains National Park, on the other hand, has four major mountains with identifiable separate peaks, each offering moderate hikes requiring an ascent of approximately 200–300 meters from the main road.
The most arduous mountain hikes are located in the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, home to elephants and leopards. The dense forest and unpredictable weather conditions contribute to the extreme difficulty and potential danger of these hikes.
The following list is intended for dedicated hikers who aim to explore mountains using GPS systems, as many of these mountains lack established footpaths or clear trails. Hikers are advised to obtain necessary permissions from the Department of Wildlife Conservation (Sri Lanka) before embarking on their hikes.
| Rank | Mountain | District | Province | Summit | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m | ft | ||||||
| 1 | 2524m (8,281feet) | [1] [2] [3] | |||||
| 2 | 2395m (7,858feet) | [4] | |||||
| 3 | 2383m (7,818feet) | ||||||
| 4 | 2357m (7,733feet) | ||||||
| 5 | 2320m (7,610feet) | ||||||
| 6 | 2310m (7,580feet) | ||||||
| 7 | 2263m (7,425feet) | ||||||
| 8 | 2243m (7,359feet) | ||||||
| 9 | 2240m (7,350feet) | ||||||
| 10 | 2224m (7,297feet) | ||||||
| 11 | 2216m (7,270feet) | ||||||
| 12 | 2205m (7,234feet) | ||||||
| 13 | 2180m (7,150feet) | ||||||
| 14 | 2170m (7,120feet) | ||||||
| 15 | 2166m (7,106feet) | ||||||
| 16 | 2165m (7,103feet) | ||||||
| 17 | 2143m (7,031feet) | ||||||
| 18 | 2140m (7,020feet) | ||||||
| 19 | 2143m (7,031feet) | ||||||
| 20 | 2122m (6,962feet) | ||||||
| 21 | 2105m (6,906feet) | ||||||
| 22 | 2103m (6,900feet) | ||||||
| 23 | 2100m (6,900feet) | ||||||
| 24 | 2086m (6,844feet) | ||||||
| 25 | 2085m (6,841feet) | ||||||
| 26 | 2074m (6,804feet) | ||||||
| 27 | 2065m (6,775feet) | ||||||
| 28 | 2062m (6,765feet) | ||||||
| 29 | 2060m (6,760feet) | ||||||
| 30 | 2050m (6,730feet) | ||||||
| 31 | 2045m (6,709feet) | ||||||
| 32 | 2039m (6,690feet) | ||||||
| 33 | 2036m (6,680feet) | ||||||
| 34 | 2034m (6,673feet) | ||||||
| 35 | 2016m (6,614feet) | ||||||
| 36 | 2016m (6,614feet) | ||||||
| 37 | 2012m (6,601feet) | ||||||
| 38 | 2012m (6,601feet) | ||||||
| 39 | 2008m (6,588feet) | ||||||