Distance

6.0 km to summit

77.0 km total

Elevation

800 m start

Vertical

1,300 m gain

Time

5 hr 0 min to summit

8 hr 0 min total

A team of 6 along with a guide conquered Lakegala which in my perspective is the most challenging hike in Sri Lanka due to its steep rock face.

Route name

Kandy - Meemure - Lakegala

out-and-back
Obstacles

bushwhacking, rockfall/loose rock, weather

Key gear

rope/harness

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