Namunukula is a mountain in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka and closer to Moneragala District. The height of the main peak of Namunukula is about 6600 feet. Namunukula town is situated between Badulla, Ella and Passara. It is popular as good observation point in the up country. The entry points to Namunukula are from Badulla town, from Passara or Badalkumbura and Ella town. The most popular and beautiful entrance is Ella. We could see the morning mist on the eastern side of the range dotting out Monaragala, Pottuvil, and the eastern coast. On its western slope, Yala, Kirinda, Tissamaharama, and farther into the southern coast was clearer.

Kirigalpotta Mountain which is about 2,395m above the sea level is the second highest mountain of Sri Lanka. The mountain is located in the NuwaraEliya District west of the Horton Plains and it consists of several beauties and a large amount of endemic flora and fauna especially endemic birds, plants, animals. Out of these, Binara flower, Maharathmal flower, deer, horned chameleon, jungle fowl can often be found at the Mountain. Leopards maintain the natural ecological balance. To travel to this place, you need to come to the car park at the Horton Plains and then go to top of the forest and walk 12 kms as there is no other clear path to travel.

Piduruthalagala presents an impressive mountain that presents magnificent views over the surrounding landscape. Magnificently positioned in the heart of the country within the central province, this mountain should not be passed over during a trip to Nuwara Eliya or Sri Lanka. Getting to the peak of Sri Lanka's highest mountain is a difficult and enthralling task. However, for those who overcome it and reach the summit will be rewarded with the stunning and breathtaking panoramic view. Apart from offering dramatic views of the country, this mountain offers a wonderfully cool climate. The village with the coolest climate in the Sri Lanka is positioned between Piduruthalagala Mountain and the city of Nuwara-Eliya. Numerous plants, animals, birds, and flowers are hidden in this mountain and most of them are endemic to Sri Lanka. Many rare species of botanical life can also be found in Piduruthalagala. It is said that the Soma plant which can be found only in the Himalayas of India grows here. Due to its enormous height, many local broadcasting stations have set up their towers at the peak of this mountain including the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. Travelers both local and international identify this mountain as a haven for trekking. The journey involves trekking through jungles; past streams and through heavy mist before finally emerging at the summit and its stunning views. Sri Lanka's tallest ountain offers more than just beauty it offers a wide range of wildlife activities and lots to explore for a nature lover.

Ritigala is the highest mountain, in the north-central plain of Sri Lanka, measuring 2,513 feet above sea level. It is in close proximity to Kekirawa and Maradankadawala. The mountain mass is about three miles long and about two miles wide at its widest point; it is covered with dense jungle inhabited by wild elephants, leopards, and bears. It is the watershed of the MalwatuOya which feeds the Nachchaduwa tank and KaluebaEla which feeds Huruluwewa. The upper part of the mountain is well known for its flora, some of which are rare; it has also a range of wild orchids. The mountain has over 70 known caves which have been used as dwellings by the early inhabitants of the country and subsequently as monasteries by Buddhist monks but there are no paintings in them. It has a long.

history and is referred to as "Arietta-Pabbata" in the Mahawamsa which records that Pandukabhaya, king of Sri Lanka (377-307 BC) sojourned in the mountain for seven years preparing for the wars to capture the kingdom. The early inhabitants of Ritigala referred to as "Yakkhas" joined Pandukabhaya's cause and fought in his many battles. Ritigala appears to have also been used by the King Dutugemunu (101-72 BC) and by the King Jetta Thissa in the 7th century in their wars against the Indian Invaders. There are rock inscriptions which indicate that it had become a monastic retreat for hermit (Pansakulika) monks and a place of religious importance. By the 10th-12th century AD, Ritigala seems to have been abandoned by the hermit monks and soon it was covered by jungle and forgotten.

Sri Lanka's most revered mountain, Sri Pada or Adam's Peak is located in a very breathtaking area of the southern hill country. Sri Pada has been a pilgrimage center perhaps for all faiths for over 1000 years. The sacred footprint, a rock formation nearby the summit, is believed to be the Lord Buddha's. Therefore, thousands of devotees throng to this sacred mountain peak in order to worship the sacred footprint of the Buddha. Sri Pada is a conical mountain 7,360 feet high, soaring clear above the surrounding mountain ranges. The pilgrimage usually takes place from December to April, which is the dry season just before the southeast monsoon breaks. The great desire of every pilgrim is to reach the peak before dawn to see the magnificent sight of the sunrise and thereafter perform their religious rites. Young, old and married women carrying children and old men, who appear physically incapable of the tiring effort, make the ascent strengthened by the belief that they are doing a meritorious act. Since of late, it has become a pleasure.

Thotapala Kanda in the Horton Plains is the third highest point in Sri Lanka (2360 meters above sea level). To climb to the top is quite easy and a good starting point for a young hiker. When you travel from Nuwara-Eliya to Horton Plains via Pattipola-Ohiya Road, the trail entry point lies about 400 meters from Pattipola main entrance of the Horton Plains. The entire hike to the top will take about an hour and the total climb will be less than 200 meters. The first bit will be through tall shrubs and then you will come to open terrain with shorter shrubs. You cross a mini peak before the Thotapala main peak. The top of the mountain is full of thick vegetation so it is a bit difficult to see a panoramic view but still, the view is splendid. You can clearly see a good half of the plain from the peak. Since this peak is within the nature reserve you need to get prior approval from the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

The Knuckles Mountain Range covers parts of Kandy and Matale districts and is separated from the Central Hills by the Mahaweli Valley to the South and East and the Matale Valley to the West. Its name is derived from the shape of a clenched fist, which forms a scenic wonderland.