Gonmollikanda is regarded as the 13th highest mountain in Sri Lanka situated at 2,034 m (6,673 ft) above mean sea level. The mountain got its name from the native language of Sri Lanka, Sinhala as the peak of the mountain has a shape of hump of a bull. In Sinhala 'Gommolliya' has the meaning of 'Hump of the bull'. Another popular mountain peak named Balathoduwa is also situated close to Gommolli Kanda. These two mountain peaks are visible from World's End of Horton Plains National Park on a clear day without heavy mist. Sri Lanka's highest waterfall, Bambarakanda Falls, is also situated close to Gommolli Kanda.[1][2]

Gonmollikanda
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Gonmollikanda and Balathoduwa as seen from Lower Ohiya.
Highest point
Elevation2,034 m (6,673 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates6°46′0″N 80°48′33″E / 6.76667°N 80.80917°E / 6.76667; 80.80917
Geography
Gonmollikanda is located in Sri Lanka
Gonmollikanda
Gonmollikanda

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References

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  1. ^ "Kirigalpoththa: Paradise for a Hiker".
  2. ^ "Lakdasun Trip Reports Archive » Scenic Hike to Wangedigala".