Great Western Peak

With a height of 2,212 meters, Great Western Peak is the 5th tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, located in Nuwara-Eliya, Central Province. The Great Western Mountain is a beautiful paradise hidden behind one of the hill country's most beautiful railway stations. When passing through Peradeniya-Badulla highway from Nuwara-Eliya, take the first exit into Badulla Road. Then turn left at the Pundalu Oya junction and go another 2.4 kilometers to the mountain destination. The most convenient option is to take a train to Great Western station, where the mountain hiking path is only 5 kilometers away. The mountain is about a kilometer long and can be climbed from both ends.

Hiking on Great Western Mountain is regarded as a difficult endeavor; as a result, you should exercise extreme caution while determining whether to ascend. Typically, the walking routes are slick and muddy, which you must climb with the help of branches or other people, and on a rainy day, you may find it more difficult to walk, and on a foggy day, you will be unable to see anything. The Great Western mountain features a high incline and a shady trail. While rising, you'll come upon a 70-year-old tiny Hindu Kovil, which is thought to have been built by a hiker who got lost and was helped by Paththini Amma Goddess to find his way out. With its diverse biota, the mountain is environmentally beneficial. Hiking in Great Western Mountain requires being prepared with the basic essentials and obtaining a guide.

Location: Nuwara-Eliya, Central Province

Height: 2,212 m