About this experience
Set off from Hanthana Road above Kandy General Hospital at around 7.30am, after a short briefing with your naturalist guide. The trail covers 6–9 kilometres of mountainous terrain, with steady ascents and descents through the tea estates of Upper Lance before you reach the Hanthana range proper — known for its birdlife, including several raptor species and Sri Lanka endemics. Along the way you'll pass radio transmission towers built on Hanthana's high ground, and stop at the Sri Lanka Tea Industry Museum to see how the country became a major tea producer.
This is a private, six-hour hike for ages 12 and up, led throughout by an experienced naturalist who covers entrance fees and keeps you supplied with bottled water. Transport, extra food or drinks, and personal expenses aren't included, so sort your own transfer to the starting point and bring comfortable hiking shoes.
