Hanthana Mountain Range

For the Linux distribution, see Hanthana Linux (operating system). For other uses, see Hanthana (disambiguation)
Hanthana conservation forest
Location of the conservation forest
Location Central Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city Kandy
Established 2010
Governing body Department of Forest Conservation

The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, south-west of the city of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the National Environment Act.[1] The maximus height of the range is 3800 ft. The mountain range consists of seven peaks. The highest one being the Uura Kanda.[2] The range is a favourite destination among the mountain hikers in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya is situated adjacent to the Hanthana mountain range.[3]

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Committee to manage Hanthana Protection Area". Daily News. September 3, 2010. http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/09/03/news50.asp. Retrieved 04-02-2011. 
  2. ^ "Heavenly High at Hanthana". tops.lk. January 24, 2010. http://www.tops.lk/spotarticle245-heavenly-high-at-hanthana.html. Retrieved 04-02-2011. 
  3. ^ "Doing their bit to heal the earth". Sunday Times. 17 October, 2010. http://sundaytimes.lk/101017/Magazine/sundaytimesmirror_01.html. Retrieved 04-02-2011. 

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Landmarks in Kandy
Note: this includes landmarks in Kandy and its fringe areas
City Precincts

Kandy CBD · University of Peradeniya
Shopping

Kandy City Centre · Kandy Municipal Market
Entertainment
Public Galleries

D.S. Senanayake Memorial Public Library · Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre · National Museum of Kandy · Relic of the tooth of the Buddha · The Tea Museum
Institutions

Asgiriya Maha Vihara · Buddhist Publication Society · District Secretariat, Kandy · Institute of Fundamental Studies · General Post Office · Kandy Municipal Council · Mayor of Kandy · List of schools in Kandy · Teaching Hospital Kandy
Structures

Bahirawakanda temple · Bogambara Prison · Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara · Kandy Clock Tower · Kandy Post Office · Kandy Town Hall · The Kandy House · Lankatilaka Temple · Natha Devale, Kandy · President's Pavilion · Queen's Hotel, Kandy · Royal Palace of Kandy · Sri Dalada Maligawa
Sports Stadia
Parks/Spaces

Athur's seat · British Garrison Cemetery · Central Highlands of Sri Lanka · Kandy Lake · Hanthana Mountain Range · Knuckles mountain range · Royal Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka · Udawatta Kele Sanctuary · Wace Park
Transport

Kandy Bus Station · Kandy Railway Station
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