Knuckles

Knuckles mountains has become a hot spot in eco-tourism in Sri Lanka.The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, in the Districts of Matale and Kandy.The higher montane area is often robed in thick layers of cloud. In addition to its aesthetic value, the range is of great scientific interest. A wide variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna makes this wilderness area a storehouse of rich biodiversity.The isolated Knuckles range harbours several relict, endemic flora and fauna that are distinct from central massif. More than 34 percent of Sri Lankas endemic trees, shrubs, and herbs are only found in these forests.