Hanthana conservation forest
Map showing the location of Hanthana conservation forest
Map showing the location of Hanthana conservation forest
Location of the conservation forest
LocationCentral Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest cityKandy
Coordinates7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E / 7.25861°N 80.62861°E / 7.25861; 80.62861
Established2010
Governing bodyDepartment of Forest Conservation

The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, south-west of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the National Environment Act.[1] The maximum height of the range is 1,200 m (3,800 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]

References

  1. www.dailynews.lk http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/09/03/news50.asp. Retrieved 4 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. tops.lk. "Heavenly High at Hanthana - Top Spots - Featured News - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk".
  3. "Doing their bit to heal the earth".
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