Situated in Rakwana mountain range Gongala is a great place for an eco experience of Sinharaja. From west side you can see the Sinharaja Rain Forest Mountains and Canopy. The Northern and Eastern side will show you Rakwana and Balangoda as well as Udawalawe forest in the distance. The Southside view if most spectacular ranges the views to matara the sea town of south. The Drive to the mountain to is breathtaking.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Gongala Mountain
Situated in Rakwana mountain range Gongala is a great place for an eco experience of Sinharaja. From west side you can see the Sinharaja Rain Forest Mountains and Canopy. The Northern and Eastern side will show you Rakwana and Balangoda as well as Udawalawe forest in the distance. The Southside view if most spectacular ranges the views to matara the sea town of south. The Drive to the mountain to is breathtaking.
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Gongala can be access via A17 from Galle-Madampe road.At Heyes (at 94 Km post)need to take the climb on a gravel road in bad condition.Only 4WD and Tri-wheel can travel to the summit.The walk is about 5 Km and take you through the tea plantations.It takes around 2 hours to walk uphill but can make the down hill in around 1 hour time.
ReplyDeleteGongala is a great clime for group training. I took my crew for a day climb and we all enjoyed the walk. The climb itself need planing; for drinking water, meals, first aid for emergency, transport etc and provide a fine planing experience for a group.
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