Kirigalpotta is the 2nd tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 2,388 m (7,835 ft) above mean sea level, and is also the highest mountain in the country whose summit is accessible to the general public (the highest point, Pidurutalagala, is occupied by a military base and off-limits to the public). The peak is situated near the city of Nuwara Eliya, within the Nuwara Eliya District.[1][2] Only one 7 km (4 mi) hiking trail provides access to the mountain's summit via the Horton Plains National Park, although the trail is not very popular.

Kirigalpotta
The mountain as seen from the entrance of the Horton Plains National Park.
Highest point
Elevation2,395 m (7,858 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates6°47′57″N 80°46′0″E / 6.79917°N 80.76667°E / 6.79917; 80.76667
Geography
Kirigalpotta is located in Sri Lanka
Kirigalpotta
Kirigalpotta

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References

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  1. ^ "Highest mountains in Sri Lanka". Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved 2010-04-19.
  2. ^ "Mount Kirigalpotta". Retrieved 2010-04-19.