Knuckles Mountain Range

The Knuckles Range is one of Sri Lanka's last untouched wildernesses, and it feels like it the moment the jungle closes in over the trail.

Misty, steep in places, and — I learned the hard way — not a range you tackle in regular trainers.

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Worth knowing

Hiring a local guide isn't optional for most routes here; trails aren't well marked and the weather turns fast.

Pack a proper rain layer even on a clear morning — the mist rolls in by early afternoon and takes the views with it.