Hanthana Mountain

 

The Hanthana Range stretches from Kandy to Galaha.  This mountain range belongs to the Gangawata, Pathahewaheta, Udapalatha and Deltota Divisional Secretariats.  The western slopes of the Hanthana mountain range are being activated as one of the most important catchment areas of the Mahaweli River.  At an elevation of 1240 m (3720 ft) above sea level, this mountain range is separated from each other by the tributary valleys of the Mahaweli River.  Pig Mountain is the highest peak in the Hanthana Range which consists of 7 mountains.  It is difficult to climb the mountain and then reach the tops of each other but it is a very beautiful experience.  From the top of the hill you can also see a wonderful view of the city of Kandy.  The way the Mahaweli River flows around Kandy is also beautiful.  From here you can see the Knuckles Mountains in the Central Highlands and the Sabaragamuwa Mountains including the Twelve Mountains in the Aranayaka area.

 Many people have a question about how to get to Hanthana.  Hanthana is a mountain range that can be easily explored without any risk.  The Hanthana site can be reached by following the Peradeniya Galaha Road near the University as well as the road leading to the Udawela - 4th pillar near the Kandy Hospital.  If you are going on the Udawela road, you can take the Udawela or 4th pillar bus and get off near the Hanthana estate and climb the mountain.  You can reach the top of the hill by going near the telephone signal tower in the distance.  If you start near the Peradeniya University, you will find the Upper Hanthana Lodge on the Peradeniya Road above Hanthana.  From there you can reach the peaks along the footpaths.  In addition to these two roads, you can cross Hanthana via the road that runs through the Mahakanda Sarasavigama area and the Deltota area.  There are pine forests and places around the road to the mountain.  So it's not hard to find.

 Try to keep the environment clean no matter where you go.  Because these are our heritage.  Our filthy people never try to save our things.  Remember.