Narangala: Hiking Badulla's Flat-Topped Mountain
Moderate · about 4 hours · Badulla District · Uva Province
Narangala is easy to recognise: a flat, rectangular summit plateau with a triangular peak, above slopes of open grassland. It is a popular overnight camp for Sri Lankan hikers and one of the more approachable climbs in Badulla District.
Lo que va a aprender
There are two approaches. Most hikers start on the Keenakele side; the other begins near Thangamale Dewalaya. The upper slopes are open grass with no shade, and the plateau at the top is wide enough to camp on. A return trip with time at the top takes about four hours.
Our sources for Narangala are hiking blogs rather than official records. Quoted heights run from about 1,500 m to 1,527 m. Treat the details as a guide and ask us for current conditions.
Access & permits
We found no permit requirement or fee.
On the map
Pin 1 is Narangala. The others are the nearest places in our trail directory.
- Narangala: The flat-topped mountain in Badulla District.
- Dunhinda Falls: The 64 m falls near Badulla. About 6 km away.
- Namunukula: The nine peaks, 2,036 m at the top. About 16 km away.
- Kurundu Oya Falls: The second-highest waterfall, 189 m. About 18 km away.
Principales puntos de referencia y características
- Keenakele entry - The most-used trailhead.
- Thangamale Dewalaya - The shrine at the alternative entry.
- Grassland slopes - Open, tawny grass below the summit.
- Summit plateau - The flat top the mountain is known for.
Cuándo ir
Early morning or late afternoon; the grassland offers no shade.
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