Kirigalpotta

After Pidurutalagala, Kirigalpoththa is Sri Lanka's second tallest mountain. With a peak elevation of 2,388 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest mountains in the world. Kirigalpoththa is the highest peak in the Horton Plains National Park, as well as the highest peak that is accessible to the general public. This 7-kilometer (one-way) journey will take about 5 1/2 hours of trekking, hiking, and mountaineering. Kirigalpoththa should only be attempted by the most daring adventurers, as the terrain and weather can be dangerous. One person in every eight who has reached the peak has never reached the summit.

Through grassy meadows, cloud forest, bog, and eventually sheer rock surfaces, a solitary and slightly overgrown route snakes. The largest wild animals you might see are the Sri Lankan Leopard and Sambur; if you're lucky, you might even see a few endemic bird species.

Location: Sri Lanka
Height: 2.388 m (7.835 ft)