{"id":116167,"date":"2023-06-15T06:13:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T06:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=116167"},"modified":"2023-06-15T06:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T06:15:48","slug":"corbetts-gap-amidst-montane-cloud-forests-by-arundathie-abeysinghe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/corbetts-gap-amidst-montane-cloud-forests-by-arundathie-abeysinghe\/","title":{"rendered":"Corbett\u2019s Gap \u2013 amidst montane cloud forests – By Arundathie Abeysinghe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Corbett\u2019s Gap \u2013 amidst montane cloud forests – <\/strong>By Arundathie Abeysinghe<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\"ArundathieLocated along an abandoned jeep track along *Knuckles Conservation Forest, a designated UNESCO World Heritage, Corbett\u2019s Gap is one of the highest mountainous passes in Sri Lanka named after British Army Colonel, naturalist, surveyor and adventurer, Jim Corbett who mapped the location. It is a montane cloud forest and home to a range of endemic flora and fauna, including several endangered species such as the purple-faced langur (also known as the purple-faced leaf monkey – Trachypithecus vetulus<\/em>) and the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya<\/em>). The terrain of the location rises to 3000 feet (approximately 915 meters), above sea level.<\/span><\/p>\n

The trail to Corbett\u2019s Gap offers breathtaking views of *Knuckles Mountain Range, verdant tea fields, a tiny hamlet almost similar to a picture postcard nestled in the foothills of the mountains that include isolated village communities. The trail provides a view of the charming panorama of the region, an awe-inspiriting view\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Towards the end of the trail, there is a lush mist laden cloud forest canopy with panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges…<\/span><\/p>\n

Corbett\u2019s Gap is a deep valley and the vegetation varies between dry evergreen forest and wet and dry patna grassland including montane vegetation. Most trekkers commence their trek from *Hunnasgiriya.<\/span><\/p>\n

Considered as one of the most memorable and photographed locations, locals refer to Corbett\u2019s Gap as \u201cAttala-Wettuwa.\u201d Corbett\u2019s Gap has ideal conditions for hiking and trekking with a trail that has become popular among hikers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Corbet\u2019s Gap is reachable by any vehicle through Hunnasgiriya\u2013*Meemure Road and from Hunnasgiriya junction, it is approximately 19 kilometers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance:<\/strong> 10 kilometers hike<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration:<\/strong> approximately 4.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n