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.
Ce que vous allez découvrir
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.
Principaux sites et caractéristiques
- 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.
Quand y aller
Early morning or late afternoon; the grassland offers no shade.
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Nearby in the directory
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